The Nanoscience and Technology of Renewable

The unique nanoscale properties of renewable biomaterials present valuable opportunities in the field of nanoscience and technology. Lignocellulosic biomass is an important industrial resource which can be used for the production of highly efficient and environmentally sustainable nanomaterials.The Nanoscience and Technology of Renewable Biomaterials presents the latest advances in biomass nanotechnology, including leading research from academia and industry, as well as a future vision for the nanotechnology of forest products.Topics covered include: A fundamental review of the relationship between nanotechnology and lignocellulosic biomass Characterization methods for biomass on the nanometer scale Cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin as nanoscopic biomaterials-physical features, chemical properties and potential nanoproducts Nanoscale surface engineering Renewable materials as scaffolds for tissue engineering Nanoscopically-controlled drug deliveryThis book will be a valuable resource for chemists, chemical engineers, bioscience researchers and materials scientists who are interested in harnessing the nanotechnological features of renewable biomaterials.

Dr. Lucian A. Lucia is Associate Professor of Chemistry and Dr. Orlando J Rojas is Associate Professor, both in the Wood And Paper Science Department at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

A Fundamental Review of the Relationships between Nanotechnology and Lignocellulosic Biomass
Introduction
Use of Lignocellulosic-based Materials
Green Chemistry and Green Engineering
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology-enabled Product Possibilities
Wood Nanodimensional Structure and Composition
Nanomanufacturing
Nanotechnology Health and Safety Issues
Instrumentation, Metrology, and Standards for Nanotechnology
A Nanotechnology Agenda for the Forest Products Industry
Forest Products Industry Technology Priorities
Nanotechnology Priority Areas to Meet the Needs of the Forest Products Industry
Summary
References
Biogenesis of Cellulose Nanofibrils by a Biological Nanomachine
Introduction
Background
Ces A Protein is a Major Component of the Plant CSC
The Functional Operation of the CSC
Phylogenetic Analysis
Possible Functional Diversification of CS Proteins
Conclusion
References
Tools for the Characterization of Biomass at the Nanometer Scale
Introduction
Water in Biomass
Measurement of Specific Biomass Properties
Microscopy and Spectroscopy
Summary
References
Tools to Probe Nanoscale Surface Phenomena in Cellulose Thin Films: Applications in the Area of Adsorption and Friction
Introduction
Polyampholytes Applications in Fiber Modification
Cellulose Thin Films
Friction Phenomena in Cellulose Systems
Lubrication
Boundary Layer Lubrication
Techniques to Study Adsorption and Friction Phenomena
Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)
Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM)
Application of SPR and QCM to Probe Adsorbed Films
Lateral Force Microscopy
Summary
Acknowledgements
References
Polyelectrolyte Multilayers for Fibre Engineering
Background
The Formation of PEM on Wood Fibres
Formation of PEM with Different Polyelectrolytes and the Properties of the Layers Formed
Formation of PEM on Fibres
Influence of PEM on Properties of Fibre Networks
Influence of PEM on Adhesion Between Surfaces
Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgements
References
Hemicelluloses at Interfaces: Some Aspects of the Interactions
Overview
Introduction
Theoretical Basis for Interpreting QCM-D and AFM Data
Experimental
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Lignin: Functional Biomaterial with Potential in Surface Chemistry and Nanoscience
Introduction
Lignin Synthesis and Structural Aspects
Isolation of Lignin from Wood, Pulp and Pulping Liquors
Solution Properties of Kraft Lignin
Surface Chemistry of Solid State Lignin
Lignin: Current and Future Uses
Concluding Remarks
References
Cellulose and Chitin as Nanoscopic Biomaterials
Overview
Introduction
Preparation and Microscopic Characterization of Cellulose and Chitin Nanoparticles
NMR Characterization of Cellulose and Chitin Nanoparticles
Chemical Modification of Cellulose and Chitin Nanoparticles
Nanocomposite Properties
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Bacterial Cellulose and its Polymeric Nanocomposites
Introduction
Bacterial Cellulose: Biosynthesis and Basic Physical and Mechanical Properties
BC Nanocomposites by in situ Polymerization
BC Nanocomposites by Polymer Impregnation and Solution Casting
BC Nanocomposites via Biomimetic Approaches
BC/Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystals
Conclusions and Prospects
References
Cellulose Nanocrystals in Polymer Matrices
Introduction
Background on CNXL Material Science
Polymer Nanocomposite Systems
Thermal Properties
Mechanical Properties of CNXL
Transport Properties
References
Development and Application of Naturally Renewable Scaffold Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering
Introduction
Natural Renewable Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering
Bone Background
Conclusions and Future Directions
References
Template Synthesis of Nanostructured Metals Using Cellulose Nanocrystal
Overview
Introduction
Metal Oxide and Metal Carbides
Metal Nanoparticles on CNXL
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
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