Natural Products:
* Paper: The most common use of cellulose. Wood pulp is a major source.
* Cotton: A natural fiber made almost entirely of cellulose.
* Linen: Similar to cotton, but from flax plants.
* Wood: Cellulose makes up the majority of the structure of trees and other plants.
* Hemp: Another natural fiber with high cellulose content.
* Jute: A natural fiber used for making rope, burlap, and other products.
Processed Products:
* Rayon: A semi-synthetic fiber made from regenerated cellulose.
* Cellulose acetate: Used to make plastic items, film, and other materials.
* Cellulose ethers: Used as thickeners, stabilizers, and emulsifiers in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other products.
* Bioplastics: Some bioplastics are made from cellulose.
* Biofuel: Cellulose can be used to produce ethanol and other biofuels.
Other uses:
* Animal feed: Cellulose is a source of fiber in animal feed.
* Building materials: Cellulose insulation is a common material used in homes and other buildings.
It's important to note that while many products are *derived* from cellulose, some are not actually *made of* it. For example, while paper is made from cellulose, it's not simply cellulose itself. The wood pulp is processed and treated with various chemicals to create paper.
