One of most common methods of cellulose pulp modification (activation) applied in the production process of cellulose derivatives is the treatment of the pulp with NaOH solution leading to the formation of alkalicellulose. The product then undergoes a prolonged process of maturation by its storage under specific conditions. The goal of the process is lowering of the molecular weight of cellulose down to level resulting from various technical requirements. The process is the time- consuming and costly, beside it requires usage of large- capacity technological vessels and produces considerable...