Optimizing for Multiple Functions: Mechanical and Structural Contributions of Cellulose Microfibrils and Lignin in Strengthening Tissues

Characterization of the Cellulosic Cell Wall

Volumn , Issue , 2008, Pages 20-29

  Koehler, Lothar ^a   Ewers, Frank W ^a   Telewski, Frank W ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Configuration; Linear elastic range; Mechanical properties; Sclerenchyma tissue; Viscoelastic deformation

Indexed keywords

EID: 35449006314     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1002/9780470999714.ch2     Document Type: Chapter

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