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. The author briefly introduces fiber diffraction, computer-aided modeling and spectroscopic investigations, as well as the necessary molecular data from oligosaccharides as a basis for structure evaluations. X-ray diffraction patterns and spectroscopic diagrams are presented as references to characterize cellulosic materials and to serve as fingerprint tools for the exploration of unknown specimens of cell walls and of industrially processed films and fibers as well as solid-state materials. This book is a concise guide for the materials and life sciences communities interested in cellulose and related materials.

A valuable, concise and up-to-date guide for the Materials and Life Science community interested in cellulose and related materials Critical survey on structures and characterization of cellulosics Fiber diffraction by X-ray, neutron scattering, electron diffraction on polymeric single crystals, computer-aided modeling Critical evaluation of up-to-date structure proposals of native as well as regenerated and mercerized cellulose, solvent complexes and cellulose derivatives Reference X-ray diffractograms and 13C NMR, IR spectroscopic diagrams for materials characterization Overview of historical developments and progress in cellulose (polymer) science Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
History of Cellulose Research.- Background.- Model Compounds.- Cellulose.- Cellulose Derivatives.- Morphology.