Eero Sjostrom. Wood Chemistry. Fundamentals and Applications. Academic Press

Academic Press; 2 edition. 1996. 764p In its Second Edition, Handbook of Pulping and Papermaking is a comprehensive reference for industry and academia. The book offers a concise yet thorough introduction to the process of papermaking from the production of wood chips to the final testing and use of the paper product. The author has updated the extensive bibliography, providing the reader with easy access to the pulp and paper literature. The boo...

Springer. 2007. 383 p. Cellulose: Molecular and Structural Biology is an up-to-date treatise on the most advanced and provocative research into the biosynthesis, structure, and applications of nature s most abundant macromolecule and renewable resource, cellulose. Molecular, biochemical, and evolutionary aspects of cellulose biosynthesis are reviewed in a variety of living organisms, including cyanobacteria, eubacteria, (Acetobacter, Salmonella,...

De Gruyter. 2009. 471p This four volume set covers the entire spectrum of pulp and paper chemistry and technology from starting material to processes and products including market demands. This work is essential for all students of wood science and a useful reference for those working in the pulp and paper industry or on the chemistry of renewable resources. Volume 2 focuses on creating an understanding of the chemical and technical processes inv...

American Chemical Society. 2004. 387 p. Hemicelluloses are present in large quantities in wood and in the majority of the plant tissues. They will be a valuable renewable resource for future industrial products, including plastics, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food additives. This book covers their isolation, analysis, chemistry, technology, and applications. Contents Hemicelluloses and Their Derivatives Industrially Isolated Hemicelluloses...

1992. 608 p. The structural complexity of lignin has continually challenged the ingenuity of researchers to develop suitable methods for its characterization prior to and following a wide variety of chemical, biological, and physical treatments. Provided here is an up-to-date compilation of lignin methodology. Theoretical background and practical procedures are combined and - whenever possible - a procedure is presented in sufficient detail to e...

Taylor & Francis. 2005. 473 p. The degradable nature of high-performance, wood-based materials is an attractive advantage when considering environmental factors such as sustainability, recycling, and energy/resource conservation. The Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites provides an excellent guide to the latest concepts and technologies in wood chemistry and bio-based composites. The book analyzes the chemical composition and phys...