"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)
Preface.- Introduction.- Production and characteristics of cellulose from different sources.- Plant cellulose.- Bacterial cellulose.- Structurally modified cellulose.- Structure and Properties of Cellulose and its Derivatives.- Molecular and Supramolecular structure of cellulose.- Molar mass and its distribution.- Structural Information.- Cellulose Activation and Dissolution.- Activation of Cellulose.- Dissolution of cellulose.- Principles of cellulose derivatization.- The heterogeneous versus the homogeneous reaction path: Advantages and limitations.- Esterification of cellulose – general comments.- Etherification of cellulose - overview.- Regioselective synthesis of cellulose derivatives using protecting groups.- Cellulose esters.- Esters of carboxylic acids.- Esters of sulfonic acids and their use for Sn reactions.- Esters of inorganic acids.- Etherification of cellulose.- Ionic cellulose ethers.- Nonionic cellulose ethers.- Silyl ethers.