Cellulose and its derivatives as biodegradable materials: A review

Abstract

From ancient times to the present day, human beings have carried out many studies to make their lives easier. As a result of these studies, they aimed to discover something new. With the industrial revolution, petrochemical materials began to be produced. The fact that these materials have gone through various chemical stages has become a threat to human health. In addition, the fact that petroleum-derived materials remain in nature for centuries without degrading, and the parallel increase in environmental problems has led humanity to search for different resources. In this work, general information is given about the types of derivatives obtained from cellulose, which is the most common in nature.