Publisher's Synopsis
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental and applied properties of nanocellulose, the most abundant biological building block on the planet. The text allows diverse communities to attain an appreciation for the uniqueness, importance, and applicability of nanocellulose.
Topics covered include:
- Nanocellulose forms: microfibrillar, nanocrystalline and bacterial, including discussion of preparation methods and physicochemical properties
- Chemical transformations of nanocellulose
- Self–assembly aspects
- Applications of nanocellulose, including papermaking, packaging, aerogels, polymer–based composites and biomedical applications
- Related renewable nanomaterials
The book consolidates the latest advances in this rapidly developing field, and also addresses economic, environmental and health & safety issues associated with commercial applications of nanocellulose.
The pedagogically driven approach allows the text to serve as guide for newcomers in the field, as well as an advanced reference source for more experienced researchers.
