Cellulose Derivatives

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxix

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2. Production and Characteristics of Cellulose from Different Sources

   • Thomas Heinze, Omar A. El Seoud, Andreas Koschella

   Pages 1-38

3. Structure and Properties of Cellulose and Its Derivatives

   • Thomas Heinze, Omar A. El Seoud, Andreas Koschella

   Pages 39-172

4. Cellulose Activation and Dissolution

   • Thomas Heinze, Omar A. El Seoud, Andreas Koschella

   Pages 173-257

5. Principles of Cellulose Derivatization

   • Thomas Heinze, Omar A. El Seoud, Andreas Koschella

   Pages 259-292

6. Cellulose Esters

   • Thomas Heinze, Omar A. El Seoud, Andreas Koschella

   Pages 293-427

7. Etherification of Cellulose

   • Thomas Heinze, Omar A. El Seoud, Andreas Koschella

   Pages 429-477

8. Miscellaneous Cellulose Derivatives and Reactions

   • Thomas Heinze, Omar A. El Seoud, Andreas Koschella

   Pages 479-531

This book summarizes recent progress in cellulose chemistry. The last 10 years have witnessed important developments, because sustainability is a major concern. Biodegradable cellulose derivatives, in particular esters and ethers, are employed on a large scale. The recent developments in cellulose chemistry include unconventional methods for the synthesis of derivatives, introduction of novel solvents, e.g. ionic liquids, novel approaches to regioselective derivatization of cellulose, preparation of nano-particles and nano-composites for specific applications. These new developments are discussed comprehensively. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals working on cellulose and its derivatives. It fills an important gap in teaching, because most organic chemistry textbooks concentrate on the relatively simple chemistry of mono- and disaccharides. The chemistry and, more importantly, the applications of cellulose are only concisely mentioned.

• Structure of cellulose
• Properties of cellulose
• Cellulose sources
• Cellulose activation
• Cellulose dissolution
• Cellulose derivatization
• Cellulose esters
• Industrial preparation
• Cellulose ethers
• Applications for cellulose
• Swelling
• Surface activity

“The aim of the book to describe the most important features of the chemistry and chemical technology of cellulose and its derivatives was fully accomplished. Therefore, the content is of interest to all those concerned with the production and use of cellulosic products whether in academic or industrial circles, new in the domain or experienced cellulose scientists.” (Bogdan Marian Tofanica, Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, Vol. 53 (5-6), 2019)

• Institut für Organische Chemie und Makromolekulare Chemie, Universität Jena, Jena, Germany

  Thomas Heinze, Andreas Koschella

• Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo, Brazil

  Omar A. El Seoud

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