Formation of alkali celluloseCellulose samples were
dispersed individually in sodium hydroxide solutions containing
5–40% NaOH (based on weight of cellulose) for 1 h at
room temperature using material to liquor ratio 1:20. The
formed alkali cellulose was filtered under suction using a
sintered glass funnel until the ratio of cellulose to the alkali
solution reaches 1:3 (w/w).