Lignin Chemistry and Applications

Lignin is a natural polymer, derived from renewable resources, with great potential as a reinforcement material in composites. It is non-toxic, inexpensive, available in large amounts, and is starting to be deployed in various materials applications due to its advantages over more traditional - oil-based - materials. Lignin adds value not only from the perspective of cost, but also bearing in mind the national and international sustainability demands. This book systematically discusses the structure, physical and chemical modification of lignin together with its application in the field of chemicals and materials. It recalls the history of lignin chemistry and lignin-modified materials, describes recent progresses and hot spots of the lignin-based applications and studies, and also prospects the development direction of high value application of lignin in the field of material science. In addition to covering the basic theories and technologies related to the research and application of lignin in polymer chemistry and materials science, the book also summarizes the latest applications in lignin technology and lignin-modified materials including rubber, engineering plastics, adhesives, films, and hydrogels. Systematically discusses the structure, physical, and chemical modification of lignin and its application in materials Presents the latest research results in the field of lignin to keep readers up to date in the technology Indicates the development direction of high value applications of lignin in a range of fields, including petrochemicals, household applications, medicine, agriculture, and more

• | Author: Jin Huang, Shiyu Fu, Lin Gan
• | Publisher: Elsevier
• | Publication Date: Feb 12, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 276 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0128139412
• | ISBN-13: 9780128139417