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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF CELLULOSE By J. T. MARSH M. Sc., F. I. C., F. T. I. and F. C. WOOD Ph. D., F. I. C., F. T. I. With a Foreword by SIR KENNETH LEE SECOND EDITION LONDON CHAPMAN HALL LTD. 11 HENRIETTA STREET W. C. 2 1942 First published, 1938 Second and Revised Edition, 11942 PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY THE LONDON AND NORWICH PRESS, LIMITED, NORWICH BOUND BY G. AND J. KITCAT, LTD., LONDON Flexiback Binding Patent, No. 441294 To THOSE WHb HAVE DONE THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE PAGES FOREWORD CELLULOSE chemistry is a subject for the scientific expert, and hence I cannot attempt to add anything to the substance of this book. It has, however, been my experience that the close correlation of science to the textile industry has already had a profound effect on its development, and that a closer bond between the two is the surest way to promote future advances. The more science is applied, the greater the number of scientific workers engaged in probing the secrets of cellulose chemistry, the brighter will be the outlook for our industry. A knowledge of the literature on the subject is of the greatest importance to the research worker the scientific journals cover a wide range of subjects, whilst patent specifications are difficult to find and to read. Those concerned with indus trial production and process control have not the time for such reading, whilst the young research worker now entering the industry finds an overwhelming mass of literature before him. This book should therefore present a very valuable introduction to the subject of cellulose chemistry, and should be of great assistance in these two cases. To those who wish to obtain a wider general knowledge of thesubject it should also prove most useful. KENNETH LEE. MANCHESTER, May, 1938. PREFACE OF making many books there is no end but we trust that no excuse is needed for the present work. The subject of cellulose chemistry is not among the simplest of studies, but the important advances of recent years have clarified it to such an extent that we feel the time is ripe for publishing a relatively simple book which may act as a guide to the younger chemists who are entering those branches of our great industries which are concerned with cellulose. It is to the ordinary chemist that we hope this elementary account will appeal for this reason we have tried to maintain some sort of balance between the descriptions of the purely scientific aspect of the subject and the practical applications. The narrative, in many cases, has a slight historical flavour in order to emphasise the course of development, but we have not adhered to the chronological sequence of description. We have given no bibliography, as the source-books and journals are mentioned as occasion arises. Our guide-book is not intended as a substitute for the original literature which should always be consulted by the student. Nevertheless, we feel that a good general knowledge should first be acquired rather than a detailed mastery of any particular section, for experience has shown that successful research need not necessarily depend on an initial deep knowledge of a subject, which is often only acquired during the actual course of research. We wish to express our indebtedness for the loan of blocks to Sir Robert Pickard, F. R. S. of the B. C. I. R. A., Dr. Gibson of the L. I. R. A., Professor Haworth, F. R. S. of BirminghamUniversity, Dr. Doree of the Chelsea Polytechnic, Dr. Neale and Mr. Slattery of the Manchester College of Technology. Professor Kurt Meyer of the University of Geneva not only lent us a number of blocks but also his own model of cellulose, which is gratefully acknowledged. A number of photographs were kindly given to us by Dr. Kling of Bohme-Fettchemie, Dr. Astbury of Leeds University, xi Xll PREFACE and Miss Alexander of the Tootal Broadhurst Lee, Company, Limited we are grateful for this interest in our work...
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The subject of cellulose chemistry is not among the simplest of studies, but the important advances of recent years have clarified it to such an extent that we feel the time is ripe for publishing a relatively simple book which may act as a guide to the younger chemists who are entering those branches of our great industries which are concerned with cellulose. It is to the ordinary chemist that we hope this elementary account will appeal for this reason we have tried to maintain some sort of balance between the descriptions of the purely scientific aspect of the subject and the practical applications. The narrative, in many cases, has a slight historical flavour in order to emphasise the course of development, but we have not adhered to the chronological sequence of description. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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A guide for chemistry students wishing to better understand the role cellulose plays in modern science. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Synopsis
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.