Wood and Cellulosic Chemistry, Second Edition, Revised, and Expanded

Reflecting the increasing importance of biotechnology, and predicting its influence as one of tomorrow's megatechnologies, the long-awaited Second Edition of Wood and Cellulosic Chemistry continues to detail exhaustively the principal concepts and latest developments in wood science, chemistry, and technology. Seeking to make biobased products and bioenergy cost competitive, this thorough reference summarizes the extensive knowledge of wood, cellulose, paper, lignin, and hemicelluloses.