Gamal Mapriko, Khatarina Meldawati Pasaribu, Yusnaidar Yusnaidar, I. Putu Mahendra, Muhamad Abdulkadir Martoprawiro
Low energy surface coating is needed for a wide range of utilization, especially for producing hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces. The degree of hydrophobicity depends on the coated materials' fabrication process. In this study, the cellulosic-based material was soaked using vinyltrimethoxy silane (VTMS) for 1 and 18 h. The contact angle measurement confirmed the formation of hydrophobic surfaces, and the SEM images also supported the reason for this result. © 2025 Author(s).
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung, 35365, Indonesia; Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN), Cibinong, 16911, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jambi, Jambi, 84204, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, 40116, Indonesia