Adjustable wetting properties of paperboard by liquid flame spray process

Milena Stepien*, Jarkko J. Saarinen, Hannu Teisala, Mikko Tuominen, Mikko Aromaa, Jurkka Kuusipalo, Jyrki Mäkelä, Martti Toivakka

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Abstract

Liquid flame spray process (LFS) was used for depositing TiOx and SiOx nanoparticles on paperboard to control wetting properties of the surface. By the LFS process it is possible to create either superhydrophobic or superhydrophilic surfaces. Changes in the wettability are related to structural properties and chemical composition of the surface, which were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The surface properties can be ascribed as a correlation between wetting properties of the paperboard and the surface texture created by nanoparticles. Surfaces can be produced inline in a one step roll-to-roll process without need for additional modifications. Furthermore, functional surfaces with adjustable hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity can be fabricated simply by choosing appropriate liquid precursors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th Advanced Coating Fundamentals Symposium Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationThe Latest Advances in Coating Research and Development
Pages80-88
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2010
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventTAPPI 11th Advanced Coating Fundamentals Symposium: The Latest Advances in Coating Research and Development - Munich, Germany
Duration: 11 Oct 201013 Oct 2010

Publication series

Name11th Advanced Coating Fundamentals Symposium Proceedings: The Latest Advances in Coating Research and Development

Conference

ConferenceTAPPI 11th Advanced Coating Fundamentals Symposium: The Latest Advances in Coating Research and Development
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period11/10/1013/10/10

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