Preface	6
	Contents	8
	Abbreviations	11
	1 General Remarks on Cellulosic Blends and Copolymers	14
	Abstract	14
	1.1 Introduction: In the Stream of Microcomposition Research	14
	1.2 Terminology	16
	1.2.1 Structural Parameters of Cellulose Derivatives	16
	1.2.2 Miscibility of Polymer Blends	19
	1.3 Methods for Miscibility Estimation	20
	1.3.1 Tg Measurements	20
	1.3.2 Spectroscopic Measurements	22
	1.4 Supplementary Techniques	23
	1.4.1 Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy	23
	1.4.2 Fluorescence Polarization Measurement	25
	1.5 Outline of the Monograph	26
	References	28
	2 Cellulosic Polymer Blends 1: With Vinyl Polymers	30
	Abstract	30
	2.1 Introduction	30
	2.2 Cellulose Ester Blends with N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer	32
	2.2.1 Miscibility Maps as a Function of DS and Copolymer Composition	33
	2.2.2 Intermolecular Interaction and Homogeneity Scale	40
	2.2.3 Application to Functional Films	46
	2.3 Other Prominent Systems of Cellulose Ester/Vinyl Polymer Blend	51
	2.3.1 Enhancement of Thermomechanical Performance	52
	2.3.2 Intimate Mixing of Cellulosic Blend by In Situ Polymerization of Vinyl Monomer	52
	2.4 Concluding Remarks	53
	References	54
	3 Cellulosic Polymer Blends 2: With Aliphatic Polyesters	57
	Abstract	57
	3.1 Introduction	57
	3.2 Cellulose Ester Blends with Poly(?-caprolactone)	59
	3.2.1 Dependence of Miscibility on Alkyl Side-Chain Length and DS	59
	3.2.2 Miscibility of Cellulose Mixed Ester Series	61
	3.2.3 Miscibility Factors in CE/PCL Blends	62
	3.2.4 Crystallization Behavior	63
	3.2.5 Spherulite Growth Observation	67
	3.3 Acylated Chitin Blends with PCL	68
	3.3.1 Molecular Characterization of Acyl-Chs	69
	3.3.2 Miscibility Maps of Acyl-Ch/PCL Blends and Comparison with CE Systems	71
	3.3.3 Availability as Cytocompatible Flexible Films	73
	3.4 Concluding Remarks	80
	Acknowledgements	81
	References	81
	4 Cellulosic Graft Copolymers	86
	Abstract	86
	4.1 Introduction	86
	4.2 Graft Copolymers with Aliphatic Polyester Side-Chains	87
	4.2.1 Synthesis and Molecular Characterization	88
	4.2.2 Thermal Properties: General Transition Scheme	90
	4.2.3 Thermal Treatment Effect on Development of Supramolecular Structures	97
	4.2.4 Molecular Dynamics Characterized by Various Relaxation Measurements	103
	4.2.5 Tensile Properties and Orientation Characteristics of Films	110
	4.2.6 Biodegradation Control	112
	4.3 Other Prominences Attained by ATRP: Synthesis and Selected Properties	116
	4.4 Conclusion and Prospect	117
	Acknowledgements	117
	References	118
	5 Cellulosic Fiber Produced by Melt Spinning	120
	Abstract	120
	5.1 Introduction	120
	5.2 Strategy for Melt Spinning Process	123
	5.2.1 Thermoplasticization of Cellulose	123
	5.2.2 Rheological Conditioning	126
	5.3 Industrial Example of Success	127
	5.3.1 Manufacturing Process	127
	5.3.2 Flow Properties	128
	5.4 Fiber and Textile Properties	130
	5.4.1 General Properties for Clothing	130
	5.4.2 Shape Variation and Functional Diversity	132
	5.5 Concluding Remarks	134
	Acknowledgements	135
	References	135