Surface Science Blog | Susanna Laurén

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What are surfactants and how do they work?

The term surfactant comes from the word surface active agent. At the interface, they align themselves so that the hydrophobic part is in the air and the hydrophilic part is in water. This will cause a decrease in surface or interfacial tensions.

Surface tension

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Understanding the importance of fiber diameter in Wilhelmy method

This blog post describes the importance of fiber diameter on the contact angle measurements of fibers with Wilhelmy method

Wettability

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Evaluate the influence of surface roughness on wettability through Wenzel equation

Standard contact angle measurement considers the surface's chemical properties. The influence of surface roughness is added by utilizing the Wenzel equation.

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Understanding Cohesion and Adhesion: The Forces Behind Everyday Phenomena

Cohesion and adhesion are fundamental concepts in the study of physics and chemistry, playing crucial roles in various natural and industrial processes.