Cellulose Collection

Communist Factory Worker
A young man, the ideal of the heroic communist worker, working at a complicated piece of machinery in a cellulose paper factory in Balakhna, Russia

Shape
Alisa Galitsyna

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Pods hanging from branches of Ceiba pentandra, Kapok Tree

Microscopic view of Stachybotrys chartarum, a black mold

Microscopic view of Stachybotrys. Stachybotrys is a genus of molds, hyphomycetes or asexually reproducing, filamentous fungi

Stainless steel fermentation tanks with cooling coils on the outside. Plate cellulose filter in the foreground. Kantina Miqesia or Medaur winery, Koplik. Albania, Balkan

Algae cell wall, SEM
Algae cell wall. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cellulose microfibrils (strands) in a Chaetomorpha sp. algal cell wall

Thin section of plant stem C016 / 9736
Photomicrograph of thin transverse section of Bamboo, shows water conducting xylem and phloem. Magnification at sensor X24 Differential Inerference Contrast

Thin section of plant stem C016 / 9740
Photomicrograph of thin transverse section of Bamboo, shows water conducting xylem and phloem. Magnification at sensor X24 Differential Inerference Contrast

Wasp Nest Material (SEM) C014 / 2151
Wasp nest material in detail. Scanning electron micrograph of masticated pieces of wood from a common wasps nest (Vespula vulgaris)

Newspaper, SEM
Newspaper, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x2280 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Kitchen paper towel, SEM
Kitchen paper towel fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fibres from a sheet of kitchen towel. Paper mostly consists of a mesh of softened and pulped wood fibres

Paper handkerchief, SEM
Paper handkerchief fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a paper hankerchief, or tissue, which consists mostly of softened and pulped wood fibres

Paper mill machinery. This part of the papermaking process involves depositing cellulose fibres in water to form a sheet of paper. The cellulose fibres are obtained from pulped wood from trees

Biofuel bacteria. Petri dish containing colonies of recombinant (genetically modified) Streptomyces bacteria (red) that may produce cellulase

Surgical face mask, SEM
Surgical face mask, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This mask is made of the plant material cellulose, which is biodegradable

PLM of a cross-section through rayon fibres

SEM of lyocell (synthetic cellulose) fibres
Lyocell fibres. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of lyocell fibres. Lyocell is a synthetic fibre based on cellulose, a natural polymer

Filter paper, SEM
Filter paper. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the cut end of a piece of filter paper showing its many cellulose fibres

Antimicrobial wound dressing, SEM
Antimicrobial wound dressing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fibres (diagonal) from an Aquacel Ag wound dressing

Plant cell wall, diagram

Petrified Tree trunk, Libya
Petrified wood (from Greek root petro meaning " rock" or " stone" ; literally " wood turned into stone" ) in the Libyan desert

Dry rot fungus. Dry rot, unlike its name suggests, infects damp timber. The term refers to the growth of either of two fungi

Cellulose microfibrils of a cell wall
Scanning electron micrograph of the surface of a protoplast (cell with wall removed) from a leaf of the tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum

Rotten wood, SEM
Rotten wood. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a piece of domestic plywood infected with dry rot fungus. The structure of the wood is seen here

Protoplast showing cellulose microfibrils
Scanning electron micrograph of the surface of a tobacco leaf protoplast, Nicotiana tabacum, showing cellulose microfibrils regrowing over the plasma membrane

Cellulose molecule
Cellulose. Computer-generated molecular model of cellulose. Cellulose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (white-grey) and oxygen (red)

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Cellulose, a fascinating compound found abundantly in nature, has diverse and intriguing properties. From its presence in rotten wood to its microscopic view under an SEM, cellulose showcases its versatility. One of the most remarkable aspects is its shape. Whether it forms the sturdy structure of a tree trunk or takes on various forms in toys like those featured in Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue from 1937 (litho), cellulose adapts effortlessly. Speaking of toys, imagine flipping through the pages of that vintage catalogue and stumbling upon cellulose-based playthings. From dolls to cars, these creations would have delighted children with their unique texture and durability. But cellulose isn't limited to just wooden wonders; it can also be found hanging from branches as pods on the majestic Ceiba pentandra, commonly known as the Kapok Tree. These pods serve as nature's storage units for this incredible compound. In another context entirely, we find ourselves transported to a communist factory where dedicated workers harness the power for industrial purposes. Their expertise ensures that this versatile material finds application across various sectors. Zooming into a microscopic level reveals yet another dimension – Stachybotrys chartarum. This fungus thrives on damp surfaces and presents itself under an SEM as intricate webs woven by tiny strands composed primarily fibers. Beyond fungi, stainless steel fermentation tanks equipped with cooling coils demonstrate how modern technology utilizes plate cellulose during fermentation processes. These tanks ensure optimal conditions for producing high-quality products while harnessing the benefits offered by this natural compound. From rotting wood to toy catalogues and even Communist factories - Cellulose proves time and again why it remains an essential component in our lives today.