The chemical reaction between MTMS and the bamboo surface creates strong covalent bonds, which significantly enhance the durability of the coating. Reading tip: Wood CoatingsGet up to speed with the latest developments in outdoor wood coatings with the new multi-media EC Tech Report Outdoor Wood Coatings! Enter the subject of outdoor wood coatings formulation like never before, with technical articles, market insights, and essential fundamentals distilled from renowned book excerpts. Learn to better analyze and optimize coatings performance and gain the knowledge you need to develop wood coatings with unparalleled efficiency and a smaller environmental footprint. Source: Xu, T. et al., A fluorine-free approach for fabricating superhydrophobic coatings on bamboo using methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) under alkaline conditions.