The Effect of alumina nanoparticles on adhesion strength of clear varnishes applied on walnut and spruce wood

 In this study, alumina nanoparticles was added to clear varnishes (Sealer, clear, semi-polyester and polyurethane), and changes in adhesion strength on wood specimens of Walnut (Juglans Regia) and spruce (Picea Spp) were studied. The experimental samples were prepared from defect-free woods with size of 300×100×10 mm and dried to 8 % moisture content in air drying and Killen drying, respectively. The samples surfaces finished and the clear varnishes applied on samples surfaces using pneumatic spry gun and the adhesion strength test was done on samples. The result of this study showed that the highest adhesion strength was observed in polyurethane varnishes with 6% alumina nanoparticles in walnut wood, and the lowest adhesion strength observed in cellulosic varnishes (sealer and clear) with 0% nanoparticles in spruce wood. It can be concluded that with the control of nano alumina percentage in varnishes in a defined level, the adhesion strength of the clear varnishes increased. Also, with improvement of varnishes’ adhesion strength on wood surface, the varnishes durability increased, consequently.