Research Article

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

Table 6

TGA analyses of the unmodified and surface-modified nanosilica.

SampleTemperature of 5% mass loss (°C)Residual at 100°C (%)Residual at 150°C (%)Residual at 900°C (%)

Unmodified nanosilica60098.097.895.0
PFOA-modified nanosilica6572.446.044.6
PFNA-modified nanosilica7785.742.634.7