Matching Exercises-5.19

Nanostructures & Hydrophobicity Enhancement (Nanostructures increase the roughness of wood surfaces, enhancing their hydrophobic properties by trapping air pockets.)

Wood Swelling & Moisture Content (High moisture content causes swelling in wood fibers, affecting dimensional stability and mechanical properties.)

Hydrothermal Method & Nanoflower Morphologies (The hydrothermal method facilitates the growth of nanoflower morphologies, which enhance both roughness and hydrophobicity.)

UV Resistance & Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂ nanoparticles provide UV protection by absorbing and scattering harmful rays, prolonging wood’s lifespan under sunlight.)

Chemical Etching & Reactive Ion Bombardment (Chemical etching uses reactive ions to form surface textures that support hydrophobic modifications.)

Polyvinyl Alcohol & Adhesion Enhancement (PVA enhances the adhesion of hydrophobic coatings to wood, improving the mechanical strength of the layer.)

Superhydrophobicity & Contact Angle of 150° (A contact angle of 150° or more defines superhydrophobic surfaces, ensuring water repellence and self-cleaning properties.)

Wenzel Model & Complete Surface Wetting (The Wenzel model explains how increased surface roughness can amplify the wetting effect for hydrophilic surfaces.)

Fluorinated Alkyl Silanes & Low Surface Energy Modification (Fluorinated alkyl silanes reduce surface energy, preventing water spread and enhancing hydrophobicity in wood-based composites.)

Electrostatic Spinning & Nanofiber Coating Fabrication (Electrostatic spinning produces nanofibers that create uniform coatings, contributing to superhydrophobic and multifunctional surfaces.)