Lignocellulosics: Renewable Feedstock for (Tailored) Functional Materials and Nanotechnology

Lignocellulosics: Renewable Feedstock for (Tailored) Functional Materials and Nanotechnology gives a comprehensive overview of recent advances in using lignocellulosic substrates in materials science and nanotechnology. The functionalization and processing of lignocellulosics are described via a number of examples that cover films, gels, sensors, pharmaceutics and energy storage. In addition to the research related to functional cellulose nanomaterials, there has been an increased interest in research on lignin and lignocellulosics. This book explains how utilizing biomaterials as a raw material allows ambitious reconstruction of smart materials that are green and multifunctional.

As lignin as a valuable material has gained a lot of attention in the last few years, shifting from purely extraction and fundamental characterization, and now also focusing on the preparation of exciting materials, such as nanoparticles, readers will find this to be a comprehensive resource on the topic.

Provides a detailed description of functional lignocellulosic materials and their propertiesBrings together research advances in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, physics and materials scienceConcentrates on the fundamental properties of lignocelluloseIncludes unique coverage of lignin research

1. Lignocellulosics and their use in functional materials and nanotechnology 2. Surface modification of nanocellulosics and functionalities 3. Modification of lignocellulosics in the dissolved state for added functionality 4. Lignocellulosic-derived nanostructures from Latin American natural resources: Extraction, preparation, and applications 5. Cellulose-based photoluminescent nanocomposites 6. Cellulose paper composites for flexible electronics 7. Bioengineering 8. Lignocellulosic materials for biomedical applications 9. Structure/function relations of chronic wound dressings and emerging concepts on the interface of nanocellulosic sensors 10. Wood cellulose paper for solar cells 11. Lignocellulosics as a green material opportunity for energy storage systems 12. Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) aspects of cellulose nanomaterials