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Acknowledgement: This Science Investigatory Project Was Made Possible With The Help To The People Who

This document summarizes a study on producing glue from cigarette filters. The researchers found that the glue produced had lesser stickiness than commercial glue but was still able to meet standard glue properties. They concluded that cigarette filter glue can be used as a paper glue substitute. Recommendations included using more filters per acetone ratio, stripping filters into small pieces, and taking safety precautions when handling acetone and cigarette materials.

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Acknowledgement: This Science Investigatory Project Was Made Possible With The Help To The People Who

This document summarizes a study on producing glue from cigarette filters. The researchers found that the glue produced had lesser stickiness than commercial glue but was still able to meet standard glue properties. They concluded that cigarette filter glue can be used as a paper glue substitute. Recommendations included using more filters per acetone ratio, stripping filters into small pieces, and taking safety precautions when handling acetone and cigarette materials.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Science Investigatory Project was made possible with the help to the people who
support and believes in us, especially to our Almighty Father in Heaven who always
gives us strength and good health as we work on this project, without his greatness this
would be nothing.

As we continue in doing and fulfilling this investigatory project, we would like to


appreciate the support of our dear parents as they have been supporting us physically,
emotionally and financially.

To our groups for our individual cooperation and encouragement to one another and as
well to our Science teacher.
RESEARCH

Scope and Limitations:


This article is restricted by their stickiness. There are many types of glues but this glue
differ according to it's class. This glue that we produce can't be used as stick glue
because the glue that we produce is fluid. This article is qualified only for paper.

Review of Related Literature and Related Studies:


According to the research that was done by Mr. Benjamin E. Russ of University of
California, the reason why adhesives are sticky because they are essentially high in
viscosity liquids that also have some elastic characteristics. The viscoelastic means that
they exhibit some of the characteristics of liquids, & so they will 'wet' a surface to w/c
they are pressed, but because of their elasticity, they will resist separation when
stressed.

Theoretical Studies:
Most cigarette filters are made from cellulose acetate. Cigarette filters contain twelve
thousand plastic-based fibers, and like many other forms of plastic are not
biodegradable.The raw material for the manufacture of cigarette filters is cellulose
(obtained from wood). The cellulose is acetylated (i.e. making it into a material called
cellulose acetate or simply "acetate" for short), dissolved, and spun as continuous
synthetic fibers arranged into a bundle called tow.
Cellulose was discovered in 1838 by the French chemist Anselme Payen, who isolated
it from plant matter and determined its chemical formula. Cellulose was used to produce
the first successful thermoplastic polymer, celluloid, by Hyatt Manufacturing Company in
1870.
Cellulose is an organic compound with the formula (C 6H 10O 5)n, a polysaccharide
consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of β(1→4) linked D-
glucose units. Cellulose is an important structural component of the primary cell wall of
green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Some species of bacteria
secrete it to form biofilms. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth.
The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50% and that of dried
hemp is approximately 45%. Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and
paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such
as cellophane and rayon. Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp
and cotton. Findings of the study showed effective results in the production of glue paste
fromcigarette filters. The product was a sticky substance that can be used as a substitute for
any commercial glue paste.
CONCLUSION
The researchers found out that the glue from cigarette filter has lesser stickiness
property than commercial glue. However, the glue from cigarette filter was able to meet
the standard properties of the glue. It was concluded that the use of cigarette filters as a
substitute for commercial glue for paper is possible.

RECOMMENDATION
The researchers come up with these recommendations from the result of the home-
made glue out of cigarette filters:
1. For best results, the more filters can be used to acetone ratio more glue can be
made.

2. Filters should be stripped into small pieces so that it will open more spaces for
the acetone to soak, hold and molded.

3. It should be done with a lot of carefulness because of some studies tells about
harmful effects of the acetone in the body if swallowed and the cigarette filters if
smoked.

4. Filters should be strained and dried under the heat of the sun before combining
the acetone to get the best stickiness on it.

5. It is more advisable to use surgical mask and gloves when conducting the project
due to the smell of the cigarette as well as the acetone.

6. This cigarette filter as glue is good for ages 8 and above with proper guidance in
using.

7. The smell may improve by mixing another chemicals or fumes to make the smell
more pleasing. (ex: Lavander oil, charcoal, and etc.)

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