Biomimetic surface accumulation on Fagus orientalis

• Published in: Applied nanoscience 2022-08, Vol.12 (8), p.2421-2428
• Main Authors: Ramazanoğlu, Doğu, Özdemir, Ferhat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Aging (natural); Biomimetics; Chemistry and Materials Science; Contact angle; Copper chloride; Ethanol; Fourier transforms; Functional groups; Infrared analysis; Iron sulfates; Lignocellulose; Magnetic properties; Materials Science; Membrane Biology; Nanochemistry; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Original Article; Sodium hydroxide
• ISSN: 2190-5509; 2190-5517
• DOI: 10.1007/s13204-022-02514-6

This research aimed to gain a synergic feature on the wood surfaces. This novel biomimetic surface is a combination of anti-UV and hydrophobic properties. The surface-functionalized with copper (II) chloride (CuCl 2 ), ferrous sulfate heptahydrate (FeSO 4 ·7H 2 O), ethyl alcohol (EtOH), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and potassium nitrate (KNO 3 ). Hydrophobization of the surface have provided by using the octadecyltrichlorosilane was measured with water contact angle analyses. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction; were observed with scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray was used for the determination of new functional groups. Lastly, the magnetic properties of the new surface form were affected by a UV–Vis spectrometer. According to the outcomes, the new biomimetic cover design has located on the lignocellulosic surface. The water contact angle of the new surface has measured as θγ 98.1°. The UV absorption range was from 400 to 500 nm. The sensitized biomimetic form on wood surface improves the resistance of wood to water and prevents UV-aging. This new form will decrease repair costs and increase the sustainability of wood-based materials by protecting natural sources.