- 928 pages
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Wood and Cellulosic Chemistry, Revised, and Expanded
About this book
This text details the principal concepts and developments in wood science, chemistry and technology. It includes new chapters on the chemical synthesis of cellulose and its technology, preservation of wood resources and the conservation of waterlogged wood.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Contributors
- 1. Ultrastructure and Formation of Wood Cell Wall
- 2. Chemical Composition and Distribution
- 3. Structure of Cellulose: Recent Developments in lis Characlerization
- 4. Chemistry of Lignin
- 5. Chemistry of Cell Wall Polysaccharides
- 6. Chemistry of Extractives
- 7. Chemistry of Bark
- 8. Chemical Characterization of Wood and Its Components
- 9. Color and Discoloration
- 10. Chemical Degradation
- 11. Weathering and Photochemistry of Wood
- 12. Microbial, Enzymatic, and Biomimetic Degradation of Lignin in Relation to Bioremediation
- 13. Chemical Modification of Wood
- 14. Chemical Modification of Cellulose
- 15. Chemical Synthesis of Cellulose
- 16. Wood Plasticization
- 17. Wood-Polymer Composites
- 18. Adhesion and Adhesives
- 19. Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Forest Products
- 20. Wood -Inorganic Composites as Prepared by the Sol-Gel Process
- 21. Preservation of Wood
- 22. Preservation of Waterlogged Wood
- 23. Biodegradable Plastics from Lignocellulosics
- 24. Recycling of Wood and Fiber Products
- 25. Pulping Chemistry
- Index