This is the first book-length publication dedicated to the nanoscience and nanotechnology of cellulosic materials providing unique information on the physics, chemistry, biology and technology of cellulose and cellulose-based advanced materials. The book deals with the materials science of developing a new generation of advanced materials made entirely from renewable resources using eco-efficient processes. It will cover two themes, (i) the biomimetics of lignocellulosics, and (ii) the development of novel cellulosic bionanomaterials. The book will further examine an important development in nanoscience and nanotechnology, namely, the interface between biological and inorganic systems. The discussion will emphasize the development of macro-scale materials with nano-scale structures Detailed treatment of the structure, morphology and synthesis ofcellulose The science and engineering of producing biodegradable polymers andhow surface/interface modifications of wood and nonwood biomass lead to developing biomaterials with attractive structural and functional properties Scientific basis for developing functional cellulose-based nanomaterials INDICE: Part I The Challenge of Nanotechnology: The Radical Vision of Nanotechnology.- Our Nanotechnological Future: What Should We Worry About.- Part 2Self-Assembly and Biomimetics in Cellulosics.- Why Cellulose.- Cell Wall Nanostructure.- Nanostructure Characterization and Properties.- Nanocrystalline Cellulose Extraction.- Optical Properties of Chiral Nematic (Cellulosic) Liquid Crystals.- Part 3 Development of Functional Bionanomaterials.- The Reinforcement Potential of Cellulose Nanofibrils.- Nano-Reinforced Cellulose Systems: Nanocomposites and Biopolymers.- Applications of Cellulose Nanomaterials.- Health, Safety and Economic Issues.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-09797-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés