Hemicelluloses: Raw Materials for Bioproducts presents recent information on hemicelluloses that can be used to obtain bioproducts. The book covers separation processes from different biomass sources, characterization and properties, also include a wide range of applications in chemical processing, composite materials production, food processing and pharmaceuticals, as well as major challenges for successful future scale-up production. It presents an up-to-date review of the major innovations in the field of biopolymers and provides reference material for future research in the field of hemicelluloses-based applications, which are timely due to the sustainable, recyclable and eco-friendly demand for highly innovative materials made from renewable resources.

• Presents a thorough overview of all aspects of hemicelluloses science and technology
• Gives up-to-date, authoritative information and cites pertinent research on the topics of hemicelluloses and biosynthesis
• Includes the most recent studies on the production and properties of significant hemicelluloses and its derivatives
• Raises awareness about the potential for utilizing hemicelluloses in pure and modified forms
• Presents information enabling the development of small and large-scale, high-tech, environmentally-friendly products