selluloosaasetaatin
Selluloosaasetaatti, often known as cellulose acetate, is a thermoplastic polymer derived from cellulose. Cellulose, a naturally abundant polymer found in plant cell walls, is chemically modified to produce cellulose acetate. This modification typically involves reacting cellulose with acetic anhydride and acetic acid in the presence of a catalyst. The resulting product is a versatile material with a range of properties depending on the degree of acetylation, which refers to how many hydroxyl groups on the cellulose molecule have been replaced by acetate groups.
The production process involves several steps, starting with the purification of cellulose, often from wood pulp
Cellulose acetate finds numerous applications due to its clarity, toughness, and biodegradability compared to some petroleum-based