Crystalline Cellulose and Derivatives: Characterization and Structures - Springer Series in Wood Science Softcover Reprint of Hardcover 1st Ed. 2008 edition

Cellulose as an abundant renewable material has stimulated basic and applied research that has resulted in significant progress in polymer science. This book discusses reliable crystal structures of all cellulose polymorphs and cellulose derivatives. Models are represented in graphs, together with a collection of geometrical data and the atomic coordinates. This book is a concise guide for members of the materials and life sciences communities interested in cellulose and related materials.