This article was originally published with the title “On the Chemical Composition of Pyroxy-Line and the Formula of Cellulose” in SA Supplements Vol. 10 No. 237supp (July 1880), p. 3777 doi:10 ...

Cellulose is everywhere. In fact, it is the most abundant organic molecule on the Earth! It’s in (but not limited to) our food, clothing, and plastics, and the cellulose compound nitrocellulose is ...