Cellulose Science and Technology

by Jean-Luc Wertz, Olivier Bedue, Jean P. Mercier

Cellulose is the world's most common biopolymer, and as such will play a growing role as our society confronts the problems of climate change and declining stocks of fossil fuels. Here, the reader will discover a comprehensive overview of the biology, chemistry and physics that make cellulose an important and fascinating molecule. Specifically, the subjects of the biosynthesis, structure, and enzymatic hydrolysis are presented, before a discussion...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420066889
• ISBN13: 9781420066883
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Epfl Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.6" x 9.6"