Abstract:
Sulfate ester modified cellulose nanofibers having an average fiber diameter in the range of 1 nm to 500 nm, and having sulfate ester modified hydroxyl groups on surfaces of the cellulose nanofibers. A method of producing cellulose nanofibers that are nanosized, that have a high crystallinity degree, and that have large aspect ratios, the method being a chemical method that does not require any physical pulverization, that is energy-saving, and that can be performed under mild reaction conditions. A method of producing modified cellulose nanofibers including modifying the surfaces of the cellulose nanofibers through esterification or urethanization. A method of producing cellulose nanofibers includes impregnating cellulose with a fibrillation solution containing dimethylsulfoxide, at least one carboxylic acid anhydride selected from acetic anhydride and propionic anhydride, and sulfuric acid to fibrillate the cellulose.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for preparing polysaccharide sulfates. In the process, a mixture comprising at least one polysaccharide and at least one polar aprotic solvent is provided. The at least one polysaccharide is reacted to form at least one polysaccharide acetate sulfate, wherein at least one sulphating agent, at least one acetylation agent and at least one peroxodisulfate are added to the mixture, the mixture being subsequently subjected to a temperature treatment. The at least one polysaccharide acetate sulfate is separated from the mixture and is reacted to form at least one polysaccharide sulfate. The present invention also relates to a polysaccharide sulfate that can be prepared with the process according to the invention. The present invention further relates to a microcapsule and to a process for preparing a microcapsule.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a porous cellulose gel having a high mechanical strength capable of being operated at a higher flow rate, and a method for producing the same. To a suspension liquid of cellulose particles, a crosslinking agent in an amount of from 4 to 12 times the amount of the cellulose monomer in terms of moles and an alkali in an amount of from 0.1 to 1.5 times the amount of the crosslinking agent in terms of moles are added continuously dropwise or added dividedly over a prescribed period of time, whereby flow rate characteristics of a resulting porous cellulose gel can be enhanced. According to the invention, the production efficiency of a polymer substance, such as a nucleic acid and a protein can be enhanced.
Abstract:
Methods for integrating the production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) from cellulose are provided. The methods use milder acid hydrolysis conditions than those for maximal CNC production to achieve reduced degradation of cellulose into soluble sugars. Also provided are negatively charged cellulosic solid residues (CSRs) in the form of cellulose fibers (CF) and/or cellulose microfibrils (CMF) during the acid hydrolysis, as well as CNFs fabricated from the CSRs.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a polymer derived from a cellulosic, lignocellulosic, or polysaccharide material having superabsorbent properties. Methods for making the polymer and personal care absorbent products that incorporated the polymer are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a sodium ion absorption inhibitor comprising a metal salt, other than a sodium salt, of a cellulose derivatives represented by the following formula (I) as an active ingredient, whereby absorption of salt excessively present into a living body is effectively inhibited and salt excessively present is excreted outside the body positively and safely. Furthermore, the present invention provides an agent for preventing and treating diseases caused by excessive salt ingestion or diseases in which restriction on salt ingestion is required, comprising the same as an active ingredient, and foods comprising the same. R-O-Anullnull(I) (wherein R represents a cellulose residue and A represents a functional group having cation-exchange ability)
Abstract:
A new method for preparation of sulfated polysaccharides by means of pyridine-chlorosulfonic acid reagents. The polysaccharide is before sulfation treated with a reducing agent, e.g. sodium borohydride.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a sulfate ester of a polyhydroxy polymer which is a partially substituted polysaccharide or a polyvinyl alcohol which contains ether groups, ester groups other than sulfate, or a mixture of ether groups and ester groups other than sulfate. A nitrite ester of the partially substituted polymer is reacted with sulfur trioxide or a complex thereof to obtain a mixed nitrite:sulfate ester which is then reacted with a protic solvent to remove residual nitrite ester groups.A process for preparing a substantially uniformly substituted colloidal cellulose sulfate having a degree of substitution of about 1.1 to 2.0. A nitrite ester of cellulose having a degree of substitution less than about 2 is reacted with sulfur trioxide or a complex thereof to obtain a mixed nitrite:sulfate ester which is reacted with a protic solvent to remove residual nitrite ester groups.A process for preparing a substantially uniformly substituted cellulose sulfate having a degree of substitution ranging up to about 1.1. A nitrite ester of cellulose having a degree of substitution of about 2 to below about 3 is reacted with sulfur trioxide or a complex thereof to obtain a mixed nitrite:sulfate ester which is then reacted with a protic solvent to remove residual nitrite ester groups.
Abstract:
Water-soluble gellable sulfate esters of cellulose are prepared by soaking cellulose in a lower N-dialkyl amide and then contacting said cellulose with a sulfur trioxide-lower N-dialkyl amide sulfation complex.
Abstract:
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A FLAME RESISTANT, WATER-INSOLUBLE, CELLULOSE SULFATE SALT WHICH COMPRISES A SULFATING STEP EMPLOYING DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE OR A DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE-DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE MIXTURE IN THE PRESENCE OF SULFUR TRIOXIDE IN COMPLEX WITH A LEWIS BASE, A NEUTRALIZATION STEP, A WATER-WASHING STEP AND A DE-SWELLING STEP USING A SALT CONTAINING A POLYVALENT CATION.