Book Overview

Pulp and Paper Industry: Nanotechnology in Forest Industry covers the latest scientific and technical advances in the area of nanotechnology in the 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. It includes an analysis of both challenges and opportunities with respect to environmentally sound technologies and consumer concerns such as health effects.

It also identifies the key barriers to innovation and the breakthroughs required to make nanocellulosic materials viable alternatives in important sectors.

Key Topics

• Thorough review of the evolution and development of different types of nanocelluloses
• In-depth coverage of preparation and characterization of nanocellulose
• Use of nanocellulose materials in a wide range of applications
• Commercial and precommercial developments
• Challenges and opportunities of the nanocellulose market
• Identification of key barriers to innovation and necessary breakthroughs