The study investigates the kinetics of the oxidation of cellulose to dialdehyde cellulose (DAC) using sodium periodate as an oxidizing agent. Kinetic modeling was performed to quantify the rate-limiting steps and overall kinetics of the reaction, considering a pseudo-first-order reaction. The impact of pH, periodate concentration, and temperature on the oxidation of cellulose and the formation of degradation products was analyzed. Experimental concentration profiles were used to determine the rate constants for the formation of DAC (k1), degradation of cellulose (k2), and degradation of DAC (k3). The results show that k1 is significantly influenced by temperature but less so by periodate concentration, while k2 and k3 remain largely unaffected by periodate concentration but increase with temperature. The kinetic model developed provides valuable insights into the rate-limiting steps and overall kinetics of the cellulose oxidation reaction, which can be used to optimize the process for faster reaction and higher yield of the target product.The study investigates the kinetics of the oxidation of cellulose to dialdehyde cellulose (DAC) using sodium periodate as an oxidizing agent. Kinetic modeling was performed to quantify the rate-limiting steps and overall kinetics of the reaction, considering a pseudo-first-order reaction. The impact of pH, periodate concentration, and temperature on the oxidation of cellulose and the formation of degradation products was analyzed. Experimental concentration profiles were used to determine the rate constants for the formation of DAC (k1), degradation of cellulose (k2), and degradation of DAC (k3). The results show that k1 is significantly influenced by temperature but less so by periodate concentration, while k2 and k3 remain largely unaffected by periodate concentration but increase with temperature. The kinetic model developed provides valuable insights into the rate-limiting steps and overall kinetics of the cellulose oxidation reaction, which can be used to optimize the process for faster reaction and higher yield of the target product.