Table 4 Diamond nanoparticle surface free energy and its dispersive (
) and polar (
) components (in mJ/m2) (Owens–Wendt analysis) for untreated and modified surfaces
) and polar (
) components (in mJ/m2) (Owens–Wendt analysis) for untreated and modified surfacesFrom: Wettability Modification of Nanomaterials by Low-Energy Electron Flux
Polar component
| Dispersive component
| Surface energy γSV(mJ/m2) | Fraction relation of the polar to the dispersive component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Untreated | 8.5 | 24.5 | 33 | 0.35 |
UV illuminated | 13 | 24 | 37 | 0.55 |
E-beam irradiated | 3.5 | 25 | 28.5 | 0.15 |
(mJ/m2)
(mJ/m2)