Chemical modification of lignocellulosic materials

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 c...

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Other Authors: Hon, David N. -S
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Language:English
Published: New York M. Dekker 1996
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:x, 370 pages illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0824794729