Cellulose Nanocrystals : Properties, Production and Applications

John Wiley & Sons Inc

Cellulose NanocrystalsProperties, Production and Applications\nAuthor(s): Wadood Y. Hamad\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9781119968160, 978-1119968160\nSynopsis\nResearch into cellulose nanocrystals is currently in an exponential growth phase, with research into potential applications now strengthened by recent advances in nanomanufacturing. The possibility of routine commercial production of these advanced materials is now becoming a reality.\n\n Cellulose Nanocrystals: Properties, Production and Applications provides an in-depth overview of the materials science, chemistry and physics of cellulose nanocrystals, and the technical development of advanced materials based on cellulose nanocrystals for industrial and medical applications. Topics covered include:\n\nA comprehensive treatment of the structure, morphology and synthesis of cellulose nanocrystals.\nThe science and engineering of producing c.