Blends and Graft Copolymers of Cellulosics: Toward the Design and Development of Advanced Films and Fibers (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science)

This book reveals how polymer blending and grafting now offer a growing range of new applications for advanced films and fibers. Further, it details how the processing and original physical properties of cellulosics can be improved, and demonstrates how new, cellulose-core polymeric materials offer a wide range of synergistic functionalities. Lastly, it summarizes basic characterization studies and successful fabrications of advanced films and fibers. The book is primarily intended for advanced undergraduates, academic and industrial researchers and professionals studying or using bio-based polymers. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii General Remarks on Cellulosic Blends and Copolymers....Pages 1-16 Cellulosic Polymer Blends 1: With Vinyl Polymers....Pages 17-43 Cellulosic Polymer Blends 2: With Aliphatic Polyesters....Pages 45-73 Cellulosic Graft Copolymers....Pages 75-108 Cellulosic Fiber Produced by Melt Spinning....Pages 109-125