Fabrication of Hydrophobic Indonesia Bamboo Modified by Octa Fluoro 1-Pentanol (OFP) Based on TiO2 Thin Film for Self-cleaning Application

Abstract

The ultra-hydrophobic surface on Indonesia bamboo timber has been successfully prepared using OFP (2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol) as a modifier agent. The hydrothermal method has been used to fabricate anatase TiO 2 film followed by OFP modification. Maximal water contact angle of 123 ο has been obtained for the composition of 10 mL of OFP and 15 mL of 2-propanol (B-T-OFP10). XRD analysis showed the existence of pure anatase TiO 2 film on bamboo timber, confirmed by EDS result. SEM image of a TiO 2 -coated and a typical ultra-hydrophobic bamboo timber revealed irregular aggregates of spherical TiO 2 on the surface and compact ultra-hydrophobic surface, respectively. The optimum sample (B-T-OFP10) showed excellent mechanical stability, self-cleaning property, and flame retardancy compared to pure bamboo timber.