Wood Chemistry Fundamentals and Applications, Second Edition.Wood Chemistry Fundamentals and Applications, Second Edition by Eero Sjostrom A logical account of wood chemistry with an emphasis on practical applications. Contents include: the structure of wood, carbohydrate chemistry, wood polysaccharides, lignin lignin (lĭg`nĭn), a highly polymerized and complex chemical compound especially common in woody plants. The cellulose walls of the wood become impregnated with lignin, a process called lignification, which greatly increases the strength and , extractives, bark, wood pulping wood pulp: see paper. , pulp bleaching bleaching, process of whitening by chemicals or by exposure to sun and air, commonly applied to textiles, paper pulp, wheat flour, petroleum products, oils and fats, straw, hair, feathers, and wood. , cellulose derivatives, wood-based chemicals and pulping byproducts. Published by Academic Press. 1993. 294 pages, hard cover. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Item Number: 08APWCFA * ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 126474818 List: $80 * Member: $80 |
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