Pulp and Paper Industry: Nanotechnology in Forest Industry

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.

Thorough review of the evolution and development of different types of nanocelluloses In-depth coverage of preparation and characterization of nanocelluloseUse of nanocellulose materials in a wide range of applications Commercial and precommercial developmentsChallenges and opportunities of nanocellulose marketIdentifies the key barriers to innovation, and the breakthroughs required to make nanocellulosic materials viable alternatives in the important sectors

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Raw Materials for Production of Nanocellulose

Chapter 3. Structure and Properties of Cellulose and Nanocellulose

Chapter 4. Production of Nanocellulose

Chapter 5. Preparation and Properties of Nanocellulose Films

Chapter 6. Characterization of Nanocellulose

Chapter 7. Modification of Nanocellulose to Improve Properties

Chapter 8. Applications

Chapter 9. Commercialization Activities

Chapter 10. Environmental and Human Health Risks

Chapter 11. Challenges and Opportunities