Cellulose Nanoparticles: Chemistry and Fundamentals

Cellulose nanoparticles (CNP) are bio-based nanoscale materials with unique structural features and properties. They are promising for applications in biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and other fields. New resources, extraction procedures, and treatments are being developed to meet the increasing demand for cost-effective and sustainable manufacturing. Cellulose Nanoparticles: Chemistry and Fundamentals covers the synthesis, characterization, and processing of cellulose nanomaterials, including preparation and characterisation of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibrils. It is a useful reference work for graduate students and researchers in chemistry, materials science, nanoscience, and green nanotechnology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Cellulose nanoparticles (CNP) are a captivating class of bio-based nanoscale materials that hold immense interest due to their distinctive structural characteristics and remarkable properties. These materials possess unique features such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and renewability, making them highly promising candidates for a wide range of applications. From biomedicine and pharmaceuticals to electronics, barrier films, nanocomposites, membranes, and supercapacitors, cellulose nanoparticles are poised to revolutionize various industries. In response to the growing demand for cost-effective and sustainable methods of manufacturing new types of cellulose nanoparticle-based materials on an industrial scale, new resources, extraction procedures, and treatments are currently being actively developed.

Volume 1, Cellulose Nanoparticles: Chemistry and Fundamentals, delves into the intricate world of cellulose nanomaterials. It serves as a comprehensive resource, covering the synthesis, characterization, and processing of these materials. The book aims to address the recent advancements in the production methodologies for cellulose nanoparticles, providing a detailed exploration of principal cellulose resources and the primary processes employed for isolation. Within its chapters, readers will find comprehensive coverage of the preparation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibrils, which are fundamental building blocks of these remarkable materials.

In conjunction with Volume 2, these two books form an invaluable reference work for graduate students and researchers in chemistry, materials science, nanoscience, and green nanotechnology. They offer a deep understanding of the chemistry and fundamentals underlying cellulose nanoparticles, providing a solid foundation for further research and development in this field. As the demand for sustainable and innovative materials continues to grow, cellulose nanoparticles are poised to play a significant role in addressing various societal challenges and advancing technological advancements.

Weight: 1149g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788017930