Extraction of cellulose from durian rind using two steps of chlorination and mercerization process was done
successfully. Non-cellulosic components were removed. Extracted cellulose presented a density of 1.59 g/cm3. The
spectrum of cellulose confirmed the removal of non-cellulosic components by loss of peak at 1237 cm-1 which
indicated C-O stretching vibration of acetyl group of lignin. The color was changed from brown to white and the
micrograph of cellulose showed the removal of non-cellulosic component scattered over the surface. The diameter
presented in range of 100 - 150 μm and aspect ratio in range of 20 - 25 which is higher than minimum aspect ratio
value for good strength transmission for any reinforcement materials. Therefore, cellulose from durian rind can be
used as reinforcement elements in composite materials such as the adding of cellulose as fillers to polylactic acid
(PLA) to enhance its mechanical property