Cellulose

Part 6. Polysaccharides
Prof. Dr. Dieter Klemm

Prof. Dr. Dieter Klemm

Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Institute of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Humboldtstrasse 10, Jena, Germany, D-07743

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Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Schmauder

Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Schmauder

Research Centre of Medical Technology and Biotechnology, Geranienweg 7, Bad Langensalza, Germany, D-99947

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Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinze

Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinze

Bergische University of Wuppertal, FB 9, Chemistry, Gauss Strasse 20, Wuppertal, Germany, D-42097

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First published: 15 January 2005
Citations: 30

Abstract

  • Introduction and Historical Outline
  • Occurrence
    • Natural Sources
    • Synthetic Cellulose
  • Structure and Analysis
    • Hydrogen Bonding
    • Crystal Structure
      • Cellulose I Polymorph
      • Further Cellulose Polymorphs
    • Morphology
    • Analysis
  • Physiological Function
  • Biosynthesis
    • Synthesis of Substrates for the Polymerizing Enzyme
    • Polymerizing Enzyme System and Enzymology of Biosynthesis
    • Genetic Basis of Synthesis
    • Regulation of Synthesis
    • Summarizing Open Questions in Research on Plant Cellulose Synthesis
  • Biodegradation
    • Intracellular Biodegradation
    • Extracellular Biodegradation
  • Biotechnological Production
  • Properties
    • Physical and Material Properties
    • Chemical Properties
  • Applications of Cellulose and Its Derivatives
    • Technical Applications
      • Regenerated Cellulose Products
      • Microcrystalline Cellulose
      • Cellulose Esters
      • Cellulose Ethers
      • Oxidized Products
    • Other Applications
  • Relevant Patents for Biosynthesis, Biodegradation, and Biological Applications
  • Current Problems and Limitations
  • Outlook and Perspectives

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