abstract |
The present invention relates to cellulose microfibrils with a surface modified, characterized in that the hydroxyl functions present on the surface of the microfibrils are etherified by at least one organic compound comprising at least one function capable of react with said hydroxyl functions, and in that the degree of Surface substitution (DSs) is at least 0.05. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining said microfibrils, as well as their use as viscosifying, texturing and / or reinforcing filler. |