"Cellulose: Fundamental Aspects and Current Trends" ed. by Matheus Poletto and Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Junior

This volume written by international subject matter experts investigating the characteristics and current applications of this fascinating material. This book will help the reader to develop a deeper understanding about the concepts related to cellulose and the nanocellulose structure, modification, production, dissolution, and application. Biosynthesis mechanisms and medical applications of microbial cellulose are also discussed.

This book will serve as the starting point for materials science researchers, engineers, and technologists from diverse backgrounds in physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, and engineering who want to know and better understand the unique characteristics of the most abundant biopolymer on earth.

Contents
Preface
1 From Cellulose Dissolution and Regeneration to Added Value Applications — Synergism Between Molecular Understanding and Material Development
2 An Assessment of Surface Properties and Moisture Uptake of Nonwoven Fabrics from Ginning By-products
3 Cellulose Grafting by Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Method
4 Chemical Functionalization of Cellulosic Materials — Main Reactions and Applications in the Contaminants Removal of Aqueous Medium
5 Use of Cellulosic Materials as Dye Adsorbents — A Prospective Study
6 Microbial Cellulose — Biosynthesis Mechanisms and Medical Applications
7 Crystalline Nanocellulose — Preparation, Modification, and Properties
8 Current Trends in the Production of Cellulose Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications
9 Cellulose - Chitosan Nanocomposites - Evaluation of Physical, Mechanical and Biological Properties
10 Nanocellulosic Materials in Tissue Engineering Applications