Cellulose as an abundant renewable material has stimulated basic and
applied research that has resulted in significant progress in polymer
science. This book discusses reliable crystal structures of all
cellulose polymorphs and cellulose derivatives. Models are represented
in graphs, together with a collection of geometrical data and the atomic
coordinates. The author briefly introduces fiber diffraction,
computer-aided modeling and spectroscopic investigations, as well as the
necessary molecular data from oligosaccharides as a basis for structure
evaluations. X-ray diffraction patterns and spectroscopic diagrams are
presented as references to characterize cellulosic materials and to
serve as fingerprint tools for the exploration of unknown specimens of
cell walls and of industrially processed films and fibers as well as
solid-state materials. This book is a concise guide for the materials
and life sciences communities interested in cellulose and related
materials.