Description
Nanotechnology in Paper and Wood Engineering: Fundamentals, Challenges and Applications describes recent advances made in the use of nanotechnology in the paper and pulp industry. Various types of nano-additives commonly used in the paper industry for modification of raw material to enhance final products are included, with other sections covering the imaging applications of nano-papers and nano-woods in pharmaceuticals, biocatalysis, photocatalysis and energy storage. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are looking to understand how nanotechnology is being used to create more efficient manufacturing processes in for the paper and wood industries.- Provides information on nano-paper production and its applications- Explains the major synthesis techniques and design concepts of cellulosic or wooden nanomaterials for industrial applications- Assesses the major challenges of creating nanotechnology-based manufacturing systems for wood and paper engineering
Table of Contents
Part 1: Fundamentals1. Nanotechnology for pulp and paper processing2. Nanofibers in the paper industry3. Synthesis and applications of nano-filler pigments in paper industry4. Synthesis and applications of nano-cellulose in paper industry5. Cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nano-fibrils in paper industry6. Pectin-based nanomaterials additive in paper industry7. Nanotechnology for water treatment in paper and pulp industry8. Nanotechnology for dye removal in paper industry9. Nanotechnology for wastepaper recycling10. Nanotechnology for wood engineering 11. Nano-filler and additives in wood furniture12. Nano-coatings and varnishes for wooden goods13. Nanocomposites of wood for oil water separation and filtration14. Nano-dimensional transparent wood and papers15. Lignin-based nanomaterials for in wood industry16. Nanotechnology for waste wood recycling17. Photocatalytic nano-treatments of woodPart 2: Applications 18. Fabrication of nano-papers and nano-woods19. Integration of nano-sensors/ nano-devices into the conventional papers20. Nanoscale characterization of nano-papers and nano-woods21. Nanotechnology in packaging of food and drugs22. Pharmaceutical applications.23. Biocatalysis applications24. Photocatalytic applications, 25. Energy storage26. Environmental and health aspects of nano-wood and nano-papers27. Future perspectives
