Facile transformation of hydrophilic cellulose into superhydrophobic cellulose

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Dec 14:(46):4857-9. doi: 10.1039/b712056g.

Abstract

Superhydrophobic cellulose-based materials coupled with transparent, stable and nanoscale polymethylsiloxane coating have been successfully achieved by a simple process via chemical vapor deposition, followed by hydrolyzation and polymerization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cellulose / chemical synthesis*
  • Cellulose / chemistry*
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry, Physical
  • Hydrolysis
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Paper
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Silicones / chemistry
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Polymers
  • Silicones
  • polymethylsiloxane
  • Cellulose