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Wetting property of Pistia stratiotes

Wetting property of Pistia stratiotes PurposeThe purpose of this study is to conduct an investigation into the potential characteristics of Pistia stratiotes at different maturity stages. The focus of interest was to specifically look at oleophilicity properties based on contact angle (CA) measurement.Design/methodology/approachThe morphological characteristics were also examined using a variable pressure scanning electron microscope. Three different oils, namely, Bio Oil 1, Bio Oil 2 and MP-R 10W/40 semi-synthetic oil, were tested on the Pistia leaf surface to measure the CA and wetting properties.FindingsIt was found that both types of bio oils had distinct CA values compared to that of the synthetic oil. A maximum difference of 65° to 75° was recorded in CA values.Originality/valueBased on the results, the maturity of leaves was found to affect the CA values. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial Lubrication and Tribology Emerald Publishing

Wetting property of Pistia stratiotes

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
0036-8792
DOI
10.1108/ILT-09-2016-0219
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Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to conduct an investigation into the potential characteristics of Pistia stratiotes at different maturity stages. The focus of interest was to specifically look at oleophilicity properties based on contact angle (CA) measurement.Design/methodology/approachThe morphological characteristics were also examined using a variable pressure scanning electron microscope. Three different oils, namely, Bio Oil 1, Bio Oil 2 and MP-R 10W/40 semi-synthetic oil, were tested on the Pistia leaf surface to measure the CA and wetting properties.FindingsIt was found that both types of bio oils had distinct CA values compared to that of the synthetic oil. A maximum difference of 65° to 75° was recorded in CA values.Originality/valueBased on the results, the maturity of leaves was found to affect the CA values.

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Industrial Lubrication and TribologyEmerald Publishing

Published: May 8, 2017

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