Cellulose/TiO2
composite was prepared by conventional mixing using distilled water as
medium. The structure and relevant properties of cellulose/TiO2 composite were characterized
by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and UV- Vis
spectroscopy. XRD results exhibit typical cellulose structure type I. The absorbance spectra
of TiO2
and cellulose exist in vicinity of 200 nm and 350 nm in the UV range, corresponding
to the UV-C, UV-B and UV-A. In addition, the UV absorption band of the composite can
be extended covering wide UV region. Corresponding FTIR results suggest the existence of
chemical bonding or surface interaction between TiO2 and cellulose.