What is the difference between cellulose and “regenerated” cellulose?
A. Cellulose Acetate is a specific type of polymer used for low protein binding applications. Regenerated cellulose, on the other hand, is a pure cellulose which has been treated in a chemical bath for better chemical resistance. It has a lower molecular weight and the structure is not as orderly as it is for a cellulose. An example of regenerated cellulose is “cellophane” used in a dialysis application for artificial kidneys.
