Modification of Cellulose-Based Materials with Hydrophobic Alkoxysilane

Abstract The influence of application and washing modes under conditions of modification of hydroxyl-containing cellulose materials by products of hydrolytic condensation of triethoxy(octyl)silane on the hydrophobicity of the surface has been studied. It has been shown that an increase in the concentration of hydroxyl groups on the surface promotes immobilization of the organosilicon modifier. Regularities of wetting of modified cellulose materials by liquids of various natures have been established (found).