Elsevier 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 properties Brings together research advances in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, physics and materials science Concentrates on the fundamental properties of lignocellulose Includes unique coverage of lignin research Review Comprehensive overview of recent advances in using lignocellulosic substrate, describing the functionalization and processing of lignocellulosics via a number of useful examples From the Back Cover Functional Lignocellulosics 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 covering 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. Lignin is associated with cellulose in plants via biosynthesis. It is commonly extracted from the cellulose material to gain lignin-free raw material of high cellulose content. However, lignin as a valuable material itself has gained a lot of attention the last few years. Lignin research has shifted from extraction and fundamental characterization to preparation of exciting materials such as nanoparticles. The lignin researchers actively develop smart and stimuli-responsive lignin materials. Functional Lignocellulosics and Nanotechnology explains how utilizing biomaterials as a raw material allows ambitious reconstruction of smart materials that are green and multifunctional. Provides a detailed description of functional lignocellulosic materials and their properties Brings together research advances in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, physics and materials science Concentrates on the fundamental properties of lignocellulose Includes a unique coverage of lignin research About the Author Dr. Filpponen received his master's degree (2003) from the University of Helsinki majoring in organic chemistry, and his doctoral degree in wood & paper science (2009) from the North Carolina State University (NCSU) at Raleigh, United States. After a short postdoctoral period in NCSU he joined Aalto University at 2010. He has authored and co-authored nearly 30 peer-reviewed papers, 50 conference contributions and 2 book chapters. His present research is focused on the chemical modification of cellulosic substrates to produce new and advanced functional bio(hybrid)materials. Dr. Maria Soledad Peresin got her Licenciate in analytical chemistry in 2007, from Universidad Nacional del Litoral (Argentina) where she got her formation on pulp and paper chemistry, working in the Institute of Cellulosic Technology at the School of Chemical Engineering (UNL). In 2011, she obtained her Ph.D. on Forest Biomateri