Zinc borate(ZB)was synthesized using zinc oxide,boric acid synthesized from colemanite,and reference ZB as seed.The efects of reaction parameters such as reaction time,reactant ratio,and seed ratio on its yield were examined.Then,the efects of palm oil with solvents(isopropyl alcohol(IPA),ethanol,and methanol)added to the reaction on its hydrophobicity were explored.Reactions were carried out under determined reaction conditions with magnetically and mechanically stirred systems.The produced ZB was characterized by X-ray difraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and measurements of contact angle identifed hydrophobicity.The results showed that hydrophobic ZB was successfully produced under determined reaction conditions.The change of process parameters influenced its yield and the usage of palm oil provided hydrophobicity.
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