Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Acetate from α-Cellulose of Paper Waste

A cellulose derivative substance called acetate is frequently used in the manufacturing of photographic film, fiber, membranes, and bioplastics. However, availability sources for acetate's raw material does not support this demand. Paper waste has a high content. Therefore, aim research to synthesize from α-cellulose paper. In order separate alpha paper study, delignification process with NaOH solvent was as first step. After obtaining cellulose, acetic anhydride carry out acetylation reaction. The yield 51.8%. α-Cellulose reacted through reactions hydrolysis acetyl groups. From reaction, functional groups -OH, C=O ester, C-O appeared FTIR spectra analysis which indicated that had been successfully synthesized. type produced monoacetate an 23% degree substitution value 1.17