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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Green Chemistry

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  • Non-biodegradable plastic waste poses a significant environmental threat.
  • Developing sustainable alternatives from natural resources is crucial.
  • Cellulose, abundant in plants, is a potential biopolymer for material development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create highly stretchable and transparent cellulose-based films.
  • To explore a green and sustainable manufacturing process.
  • To evaluate cellulose as a replacement for synthetic plastics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a green processing technique to synthesize cellulose-based films.
  • Characterized film transparency using spectrophotometry (90% at 550 nm for 100 μm thickness).
  • Assessed film flexibility and stretchability, measuring elongation at break (up to 233%).

Main Results:

  • Achieved unprecedented levels of transparency and stretchability in cellulose films.
  • Demonstrated high flexibility, with films withstanding twisting and folding.
  • The green process yielded high-performance, biodegradable materials.

Conclusions:

  • Cellulose-based films show immense potential as eco-friendly replacements for synthetic plastics.
  • These films are suitable for applications requiring transparency and stretchability, such as flexible electronics.
  • The study highlights the viability of sustainable materials in addressing plastic pollution.