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Lignin Chemistry and Applications

  • 1st Edition - January 30, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Jin Huang, Shiyu Fu, Lin Gan
  • Language: English

Lignin Chemistry and Application systematically discusses the structure, physical and chemical modification of lignin, along with its application in the field of chemicals… Read more

Description

Lignin Chemistry and Application systematically discusses the structure, physical and chemical modification of lignin, along with its application in the field of chemicals and materials. It presents the history of lignin chemistry and lignin-modified materials, describes recent progresses, applications and studies, and prospects the development direction of high value applications of lignin in the field of material science. In addition to covering the basic theories and technologies relating to the research and application of lignin in polymer chemistry and materials science, the book also summarizes the latest applications in rubber, engineering plastics, adhesives, films and hydrogels.

Key features

  • Systematically discusses the structure, physical and chemical modification of lignin and its application in materials
  • Presents the latest research results in the field of lignin
  • Indicates the development direction of high value applications of lignin in a range of fields, including petrochemicals, household applications, medicine, agriculture, and more

Readership

Academics in polymer science, chemistry, physics, and engineering, and professionals in industry R&D working to utilize renewable reinforcement materials. Technical specialists involved in the conversion and utilization of agricultural and forestry resources

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Structure and Physical Properties of Lignin

3. Chemically Modified Lignin

4. Lignin Chemicals and its Application

5. Lignin-Modified Thermoplastic Materials

6. Lignin-Modified Thermosetting Materials

7. Preparation and Application of Modified Lignin Material

8. Structure Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Modified Lignin Material

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 30, 2019
  • Language: English

About the editors

JH

Jin Huang

Professor in Southwest University, New Century Excellent Talent of Education Ministry
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Southwest University, New Century Excellent Talent of Education Ministry, China

SF

Shiyu Fu

Professor in South China University of Technology, special professor of Zhujiang Scholar
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, South China University of Technology, special professor of Zhujiang Scholar, China

LG

Lin Gan

Affiliations and expertise
Associate professor, Southwest University, Chongqing, China

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