Research Article

Synthesis and Characterization of a New Surface-Modified Nanoparticle Using Fluoroalkanoic Acids as a Wettability Alteration Agent

Table 1

Details of fluoroalkanoic acids used in surface functionalization method.

ChemicalCAS numberLinear formulaMolecular weightMelting point (°C)Boiling point (°C)

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)335-67-1CF3(CF2)6COOH414.0755189
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)375-95-1CF3(CF2)7COOH464.0859218