On the role of hydrophobic interactions in cellulose dissolution and regeneration: Colloidal aggregates and molecular solutions

- Cellulose presents amphiphilic properties.
- Amphiphilic cation promotes cellulose dissolution to the molecular level.
- Inorganic cation makes dissolution less efficient.
- Crystallinity of the regenerated material depends on the cation used in dissolution.
- Morphology of regenerated materials is dependent on the solvent composition.