Conversion of cellulose into cellulose acetate and evaluation of biomedical and wastewater cleaner application of electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers

This chapter reviews the conversion of cellulose into cellulose acetate and examines the production, properties, and applications of electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers. It discusses methods for synthesizing cellulose acetate, factors influencing nanofiber fabrication, and the material’s key characteristics, including thermal behavior, mechanical performance, biodegradability, and biocompatibility.

Particular attention is given to the growing use of cellulose acetate nanofibers in biomedical technologies and wastewater treatment, highlighting how electrospinning enables the creation of high-surface-area materials with versatile functionality.

The authors conclude that cellulose acetate nanofibers combine desirable properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical strength, and processability, making them suitable for advanced filtration and healthcare applications. The review highlights their effectiveness in removing contaminants from wastewater through adsorption and their potential in drug delivery, wound dressings, tissue engineering, antimicrobial materials, and pharmaceutical packaging. These findings are significant because they demonstrate how cellulose acetate can support both environmental and biomedical innovation using renewable raw materials. The article also identifies future opportunities and challenges, particularly regarding biodegradation behavior in the human body and the continued development of cellulose acetate-based composites for targeted therapeutic and water purification applications.

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