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Investigation On The Durability, Growth Mechanism And Bonding Interactions Of Super- Hydrophobic Surfaces Made From Waste Materials

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Prof. Ir Dr. Srimala Sreekantan

School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering

Email : srimala@usm.my

Phone No. : +6(04) 599 (Ext) 5255


Objectives

  • To investigate the effect of surface functionalizing agents (DMDEOS and SA) concentration, drying time, temperature on the surface free energy and roughness of the micro- structure.
  • To investigate the bonding interactions between DMDEOS, SA and paper waste ash which affect the strength and durability.
  • To examine the fundamental growth mechanism involved in the formation of super-hydrophobic surface using POFA waste, SA and DMDEOS.

Impact To Goverment / Industry / Academic / Society


Excellent Durability in various environment

Invasive fungal infections has caused adverse health effect & business loss

Invasive fungal infections has caused adverse health effect & business loss

Coating from POFA waste has WCA of 171o to protect you from fungus