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In the successful tradition of books such as "Salt" and "Cod," this work explores the history, versatility, and special appeal of something used every day but often taken for granted--wood.
Many of us are removed from the world where wood is shaped and celebrated every day. That world is inhabited by a unique assortment of eccentric craftsmen and passionate enthusiasts who have created some of the world's most beloved musical instruments, feared weapons, dazzling a…
Examining the cost-efficient use of wood and cellulose derivatives in a wide variety of commodities, Chemical Modification of Lignocellulosic Materials highlights the chemical modification of wood by methods such as etherification, esterification, and thermoplasticization ... ex…