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Impact of processing parameters on the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties of CaO nanoparticles derived from oyster shell for electrical sheathing insulator applications

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The impact of the hydrophilic and hydrophobic CaO nanoparticles (CaOnp) and the techniques used to deposit them on glass and silicone rubber (PDMS) substrates was investigated. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the impacts of all variables relevant to deposition methods and interactions between nanoparticles and substrates on the hydrophobicity and wettability of surface materials. In order to assess the properties, dipping, spraying, and drop-pipetting methods were used in the deposition of the samples. The microstructure, contact angle hysteresis (CAH), and static contact angle (SCA) measurements were utilised. The findings show that the hydrophobic CaO nanoparticles and the PDMS substrate that interacted synergistically produce more beneficial hierarchical topologies with reduced surface energy, PDMS surfaces were developed utilising the spray deposition approach in combination with hydrophobic CaO nanoparticles, and both horizontal and vertical drying procedures satisfy the two criteria for a self-cleaning surface and superhydrophobic.

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The authors hereby appreciate and acknowledge the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development, ACE-SPED, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Energy Materials Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; and Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa, for their support.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

    Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe

  2. Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

    Sebastine Aondover Bam

  3. Africa Centre of Excellence, ACE-SPED University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

    Victor Sunday Aigbodion

  4. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

    Victor Sunday Aigbodion

  5. Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 534, Auckland Park, South Africa

    Victor Sunday Aigbodion

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Olisakwe, H.C., Bam, S.A. & Aigbodion, V.S. Impact of processing parameters on the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties of CaO nanoparticles derived from oyster shell for electrical sheathing insulator applications. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 128, 4303–4310 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-12173-8

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