Atom – Bond Organization Theory and a New Intermolecular Force for Applications Such as Ultrahydrophobic Materials

Abstract

A new intermolecular force comparable to Van Der Waals force leads to high friction in amorphous nanopowders of silica. The radial distribution function can be applied both at particle-to-particle level as well as atoms/molecules inside a nanoparticle usually amorphous nanoparticle. Hydrophobic performance and corrosion control can be of big impact with high intermolecular force intensity. Here we also study friction due to this force in terms of powder rather than bulk materials friction property. High friction, high Van Der Waals related intermolecular force and unusual high repulsion between nanoparticles clinches the existence of this force. The ultrahydrophobic performance with near maximum water contact angle positions this field for corrosion control in vast application contexts. We conclude with a discovery of a new intermolecular force only in amorphous nanopowders and its relevance as a nanotechnology application research also.