Cellulose science and technology / Jean-Luc Wertz, Olivier Bedue and Jean P. Mercier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wertz, Jean-Luc, author.

Bédué, Olivier, author.

Mercier, Jean-Pierre, 1932- author.

Series:

Fundamental sciences. Chemistry.

Fundamental Sciences. Chemistry

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cellulose--Chemistry.

Cellulose.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (364 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lausanne, Switzerland : EPFL Press ; Boca Raton, FL : Taylor and Francis, [2010]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Cellulose is a major constituent of papers made from plant fibers and combustible component of non-food energy crops. An ideal reference for scientists in natural and synthetic polymer research, this book applies basic biology as well as polymer and sugar chemistry to the study of cellulose. It provides key requirements for understanding the complex structure and biosynthesis of cellulose and its dissolution into new solvents. Cellulose Science and Technology also clarifies the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose leading to simple sugars that can be fermented into bioethanol. It examines the bac

Contents:

Front Cover; First Foreword; Second Foreword; Table of contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Biosynthesis of Cellulose; Chapter 3: Structure and Properties : of Cellulose; Chapter 4: Swelling and Dissolution of Cellulose; Chapter 5: Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose; Chapter 6: Non-Biological Degradation of Cellulose; Chapter 7: Cellulose Derivatives; Chapter 8: Fuels and Chemicals from Biomass; Chapter 9: Perspectives; Glossary; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 17, 2015).

ISBN:

0-429-13120-8

1-4200-6688-9

9780429131202

OCLC:

876239055