Handbook of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites

"""The book presents comprehensive and critical concepts, as well as the future trends in wood chemistry and wood composites, by compiling contributions of international experts in the field. The volume is structured in four main parts, each of them having a variable number of chapters. ... This book is a valuable source of information on the complex subject of wood science. The volume is recommended to all scientists and engineers involved in research and to teachers, graduate and undergraduate students interested in polymer physics, polymer engineering, material science and engineering, fiber science, and chemical engineering."" —Diana Ciolacu, Cellulose Chem. Technol., 46 (9-10), 649-653 (2012) ""This text highlights the importance of deer habitat management within the context of the management of wildlife at the ecosystem scale, while filling a void in information on modern management techniques that can be utilized by both professional and lay managers and addressing the new set of management challenges in urban/ suburban areas where traditional management techniques are not feasible."" —Northeastern Naturalist, Vol. 19 No.1, 2012 Praise for the First Edition Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book Award for 2006! ""Current developments in composites and an increasing interest in natural, renewable, and recyclable materials are yielding an increased interest in this subject. As the research field develops, it is a good thing if one of the 'founding fathers' writes a textbook that walks the reader through the basic concepts and applications. Rowell is well-positioned to author such a book."" —John Simonsen, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA ""It will be another classic, invaluable for scientists or engineers who work with wood."" —CHOICE, October 2005 ""…provides great insight into how the structure, chemistry and properties of timber make it such an enduring material….a valuable resource to many who need to ""look beneath the veneer"" of wood and wood products…"" —Chemistry & Industry, October 2005 ""The book presents comprehensive and critical concepts, as well as the future trends in wood chemistry and wood composites, by compiling contributions of international experts in the field. The volume is structured in four main parts, each of them having a variable number of chapters. ... This book is a valuable source of information on the complex subject of wood science. The volume is recommended to all scientists and engineers involved in research and to teachers, graduate and undergraduate students interested in polymer physics, polymer engineering, material science and engineering, fiber science, and chemical engineering."" —Diana Ciolacu, Cellulose Chem. Technol., 46 (9-10), 649-653 (2012) ""This text highlights the importance of deer habitat management within the context of the management of wildlife at the ecosystem scale, while filling a void in information on modern management techniques that can be utilized by both professional and lay managers and addressing the new set of management challenges in urban/ suburban areas where traditional management techniques are not feasible."" —Northeastern Naturalist, Vol. 19 No.1, 2012 Praise for the First Edition Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book Award for 2006! ""Current developments in composites and an increasing interest in natural, renewable, and recyclable materials are yielding an increased interest in this subject. As the research field develops, it is a good thing if one of the 'founding fathers' writes a textbook that walks the reader through the basic concepts and applications. Rowell is well-positioned to author such a book."" —John Simonsen, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA ""It will be another classic, invaluable for scientists or engineers who work with wood."" —CHOICE, October 2005 ""…provides great insight into how the structure, chemistry and properties of timber make it such an enduring material….a valuable resource to many who need to ""look beneath the veneer"" of wood and wood products…"" —Chemistry & Industry, October 2005"