Cellulose derived polymers : synthesis of functional and degradable polymers from cellulose Plastics such as polyethylene polyopylene and polyethylene terephthalate are part of our everyday lives in the form of packaging household goods electrical insulation etc. These polymers are non degradable and create many environmental problems and public health concerns. Additionally these polymers are produced from finite fossils resources. With the continuous utilization of these limited resources it is important to look towards renewable sources along with biodegradation of the produced polymers ideally. Although many bio based polymers are known such as polylactic acid polybutylene succinate adipate or polybutylene succinate none have yet shown the promise of replacing conventional polymers like polyethylene polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate. Cellulose is one of the most abundant renewable resources produced in nature. It can be transformed into various small molecules such as sugars furans and levoglucosenone. The aim of this research is to use the cellulose derived molecules for the synthesis of ...