Chemical Modification of Lignocellulosic Materials
Author | : DavidN.-S. Hon |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 2017-09-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351461474 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351461478 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Download or read book Chemical Modification of Lignocellulosic Materials written by DavidN.-S. Hon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume emphasizes the growing need for wood products with advanced engineering properties. It details the fundamental principles of cellulose technology and presents current techniques to modifying the basic chemistry of lignocellulosic materials. The work: discusses the cost-efficient use of cellulose derivatives in a variety of commodities; highlights the chemical modification of wood by methods such as etherification, esterification and thermoplasticization; considers recent progress in the lignocellulosic liquefaction of wood; and more.