Pulp and Paper Industry
Nanotechnology in Forest Industry
- 1st Edition - September 27, 2016
- Latest edition
- Author: Pratima Bajpai
- Language: English
Pulp and Paper Industry: Nanotechnology in Forest Industry covers the latest scientific and technical advances in the area of nanotechnology in forest sector providing informati… Read more
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Description
Description
Pulp and Paper Industry: Nanotechnology in Forest Industry covers the latest scientific and technical advances in the area of nanotechnology in forest sector providing information on recent developments, structure and properties, raw materials and methods for the production of nanocellulose along with their characterization and application in various industries with an analysis of both challenges and opportunities with respect to environmentally sound technologies and consumer concerns such as health effects. Also identifies the key barriers to innovation, and the breakthroughs required to make nanocellulosic materials viable alternatives in the important sectors.
Key features
Key features
- Thorough review of the evolution and development of different types of nanocelluloses
- In-depth coverage of preparation and characterization of nanocellulose
- Use of nanocellulose materials in a wide range of applications
- Commercial and precommercial developments
- Challenges and opportunities of nanocellulose market
- Identifies the key barriers to innovation, and the breakthroughs required to make nanocellulosic materials viable alternatives in the important sectors
Readership
Readership
Foresters, Material Scientists, Pulp and Paper Technologists/ Engineers, Senior Paper Scientists, Applied Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Professionals, Academics, Analysts, Consultants
Table of contents
Table of contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgement
- List of Abbreviations
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Raw Materials for Production of Nanocellulose
- 2.1. Wood, Agricultural Crops, and By-Products
- 2.2. Bacterial Cellulose
- 2.3. Animal Cellulose
- 2.4. Algae
- 2.5. Tunicate
- Chapter 3. Structure and Properties of Cellulose and Nanocellulose
- Chapter 4. Production of Nanocellulose
- 4.1. Chemical Delignification
- 4.2. Steam Explosion Process
- 4.3. Electrospinning Technique
- 4.4. Refining and High-Pressure Homogenization
- 4.5. Cryo-Crushing
- 4.6. Grinding
- 4.7. Chemical and Enzymatic Methods
- 4.8. Genetically Modified Algae
- Chapter 5. Preparation and Properties of Nanocellulose Films
- Chapter 6. Characterization of Nanocellulose
- 6.1. Physical Characterization
- 6.2. Microscopy Characterization
- Chapter 7. Modification of Nanocellulose to Improve Properties
- 7.1. Formation of Ionic Groups
- 7.2. Generation of Hydrophobic Surfaces
- 7.3. Surface Modification by Adsorption
- Chapter 8. Applications
- 8.1. Paper and Paperboard
- 8.2. Automotive
- 8.3. Building and Construction
- 8.4. Textiles
- 8.5. Biomedical Applications
- 8.6. Food Industry
- 8.7. Energy Applications
- 8.8. Sensors
- 8.9. Environmental Remediation
- 8.10. Other Applications
- Chapter 9. Commercialization Activities
- Chapter 10. Environmental and Human Health Risks
- Chapter 11. Challenges and Opportunities
- Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 29, 2016
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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