Pulp and Paper Industry
Nanotechnology in Forest Industry
- 1st Edition - September 29, 2016
- Latest edition
- Author: Pratima Bajpai
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 1 1 0 1 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 1 1 0 2 - 4
Pulp and Paper Industry: Nanotechnology in Forest Industry covers the latest scientific and technical advances in the area of nanotechnology in forest sector providing informati… Read more
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 nanocellulose
- Use of nanocellulose materials in a wide range of applications
- Commercial and precommercial developments
- Challenges and opportunities of nanocellulose market
- Identifies the key barriers to innovation, and the breakthroughs required to make nanocellulosic materials viable alternatives in the important sectors
Foresters, Material Scientists, Pulp and Paper Technologists/ Engineers, Senior Paper Scientists, Applied Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Professionals, Academics, Analysts, Consultants
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgement
- List of Abbreviations
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Raw Materials for Production of Nanocellulose
- 2.1. Wood, Agricultural Crops, and By-Products
- 2.2. Bacterial Cellulose
- 2.3. Animal Cellulose
- 2.4. Algae
- 2.5. Tunicate
- Chapter 3. Structure and Properties of Cellulose and Nanocellulose
- Chapter 4. Production of Nanocellulose
- 4.1. Chemical Delignification
- 4.2. Steam Explosion Process
- 4.3. Electrospinning Technique
- 4.4. Refining and High-Pressure Homogenization
- 4.5. Cryo-Crushing
- 4.6. Grinding
- 4.7. Chemical and Enzymatic Methods
- 4.8. Genetically Modified Algae
- Chapter 5. Preparation and Properties of Nanocellulose Films
- Chapter 6. Characterization of Nanocellulose
- 6.1. Physical Characterization
- 6.2. Microscopy Characterization
- Chapter 7. Modification of Nanocellulose to Improve Properties
- 7.1. Formation of Ionic Groups
- 7.2. Generation of Hydrophobic Surfaces
- 7.3. Surface Modification by Adsorption
- Chapter 8. Applications
- 8.1. Paper and Paperboard
- 8.2. Automotive
- 8.3. Building and Construction
- 8.4. Textiles
- 8.5. Biomedical Applications
- 8.6. Food Industry
- 8.7. Energy Applications
- 8.8. Sensors
- 8.9. Environmental Remediation
- 8.10. Other Applications
- Chapter 9. Commercialization Activities
- Chapter 10. Environmental and Human Health Risks
- Chapter 11. Challenges and Opportunities
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 29, 2016
- Language: English
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Pratima Bajpai
Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant-Pulp and Paper, Kanpur, IndiaRead Pulp and Paper Industry on ScienceDirect