Cellulose Science and Technology: Recent Findings and Emerging Applications - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443291314 ISBN 13: 9780443291319

Publisher: Elsevier, 2025

Synopsis

Cellulose Science and Technology: Recent Findings and Emerging Applications presents the latest research in cellulose materials, including properties, synthesis, characterization, and applications. The book begins with an overview of developments in cellulose science, exploring biosynthesis, advanced modification techniques, and the challenges of molecular simulation in cellulose interactions. Further sections highlight recent discoveries regarding cellulose properties, such as aggregation-induced emissions, photoluminescence properties, and cellulose nanocrystals.

Final chapters discuss applications in energy harvesting, wastewater treatment, and biomedical fields, making it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in sustainable materials.

• Explores the role of cellulose in sustainable development and assesses the major challenges and opportunities for its application
• Presents the real-world applications of cellulose-based materials and nanocelluloses
• Provides a futuristic vision on the cellulose science horizons

About this title

About the Authors

Majid Montazer is a prominent expert in textile engineering, particularly recognized for his innovative research in nanofinishing techniques. He serves as a full professor at Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran, where he has made significant contributions to the advancement of antibacterial, self-cleaning, conductive, technical, and multifunctional textiles. He has authored more than 400 scientific publications and several chapter books, earning a place among the top 2% of scientists worldwide.

Ali Mianehro specializing in advanced nanofibers and textiles, nanocomposites, electrospinning, and surface modification of polysaccharide based biomaterials. He is currently affiliated with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. His work integrates nanotechnology and bioengineering, with a significant focus on sustainable development and biomass valorization.

From the Back Cover

Cellulose Science and Technology: Recent Findings and Emerging Applications presents state-of-the-art insights into cellulose-based materials and explores their potential as a cornerstone of sustainable development, driven by promising cutting-edge advancements.

The book begins with an overview of the role of cellulose-based materials in the circular economy and the market landscape, followed by a discussion of sustainable production and modification methods. The subsequent section highlights recent findings on cellulose properties, addressing topics such as photoluminescence, structural color, rheology, and the interactions of cellulose and nanocellulose. The book then explores transformative applications of cellulose-based materials in energy harvesting, biofuel production, wastewater treatment, composite manufacturing, packaging, optoelectronics, the food and biomedical industries. The final chapter analyzes current investments and research funding data, while also discussing future research directions and roadmaps. The comprehensive range of topics covered in this book makes it a valuable resource for researchers, materials scientists, and R&D professionals interested in cellulose science and sustainable materials

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443291314
• ISBN 13: 9780443291319
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Montazer Majid, Mianehro Ali