세룰로오스 화학(化學)의 최근연구동향(最近硏究動向)

Some Recent Topics in Cellulose Chemistry

It is well known that polymer chemistry started by the study on cellulose. However, the study on cellulose has not made a significant progress after the 2nd World War, because the interest of researchers has directed to the newly developed synthetic polymer science. Recently the situation has been changing as suggested by the creation of a word "Cellulose Renaissance". This change is due to the recognition that cellulose is a renewable resource and a biodegradable, environmentally friendly material. In this lecture I'd like to introduce you some recent topics in cellulose chemistry which were reported by Japanese researchers.