Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives

Download or read book Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives written by Kenji Kamide and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-08-31 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many highly acclaimed and authoritative books on polymer science tend to focus on synthetic polymers. Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives is the first authoritative book on the subject. It examines recent developments, with particular reference to cellulose (in aqueous alkali) and cellulose acetate. Packed with examples, the author takes an in-depth look at the topic, using the most reliable experimental data available. A comprehensive approach to the fundamental principles of cellulose and its derivatives in solution makes Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives ideal reading for novices as well as experienced cellulose scientists. * Outlines the theoretical fundamentals of cellulose and cellulose derivatives * Presents comprehensive and reliable experimental results in figures and tables * Highly illustrated and easy to read