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  • Surface Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Wetting properties of metal oxide nanoparticle films are tunable via roughness and chemical functionality.
  • Understanding the influence of particle size and shape is crucial for optimizing wetting behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of nanoparticle size, shape, and surface functionalization on film wettability.
  • To determine the critical factors governing superhydrophobic properties in nanoparticle films.

Main Methods:

  • Infrared (IR) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) for surface chemisorption and grafting density.
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) for film morphology and roughness.
  • Static and dynamic contact angle (CA) measurements for wettability and surface energy analysis.

Main Results:

  • Smaller, spherical nanoparticles (<50 nm) yielded rougher films with superhydrophobic properties.
  • Larger nanoparticles (135 nm) exhibited reduced roughness and lower water contact angles (<150°).
  • Increased carboxylate grafting density and specific particle morphologies (mixed shape, <50 nm) also led to superhydrophobic films, overriding topographical effects.

Conclusions:

  • Nanoparticle size, morphology, and surface reactivity are key determinants of film wettability.
  • A particle size limit exists beyond which superhydrophobic films cannot be deposited.
  • Surface functionalization extent can overcome topographical limitations in achieving desired wetting properties.