Synthesis and characterization of alkoxysilane derivatives as potential sizing agents for the paper industry

摘要

The same way that technology changes rapidly over the years, the technology being applied to paper also needs improvement. Improving the technology, paper sizing, applied to the paper in the industry allows for a better product to be made for the consumer. Synthesizing alkoxysilane for paper sizing allows the paper industry to revolutionize their product. After running experiments on several different compounds it was Palladium(II) acetate that worked best when synthesized with alkoxysilane and will prove to be the better agent to use when sizing paper.