Browsing Theses by Subject "Hydrophobicity"
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Chemical Tailoring of Lignin for Functional and Sustainable Material Solutions
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-01)Lignin, being the second most abundant natural biopolymer after cellulose, constitutes between 18 wt.% and 35 wt.% of wood. Due to its abundance, sustainability, renewability, and the amenability to undergo numerous ... -
Effects of Mixed Stabilizers (Nanoparticles and Surfactant) on Phase Inversion and Stability of Emulsions
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-24)Immiscible dispersions of oil and water are encountered in many industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum. Phase inversion is a key phenomenon that takes place in such systems whereby the dispersed phase and ... -
Pattern Transfer and Characterization of Biomimetic Micro-Structured Surfaces for Hydrophobic and Icephobic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-03)Using both artificial and natural templates, biomimetic micro-structures are fabricated on conventional coating materials (epoxy and silicone elastomers) to mimic both artificial and natural templates through effective ...