The present invention relates to the production of cellulose from coffee or cocoa husks. The cellulose extracted can be used to produce paper, card stock, and cardboard. In addition, a composite material also comprising a material that allows the release of aromas is manufactured using said cellulose. Said material is used to manufacture a laminated product for use in primary, secondary and tertiary packaging applications. Said type of article allows printing on the outer surface thereof, is biodegradable and biocompatible.

The present invention relates to the production of cellulose from coffee or cocoa husks. The cellulose extracted can be used to produce paper, card stock, and cardboard. In addition, a composite material also comprising a material that allows the release of aromas is manufactured using said cellulose. Said material is used to manufacture a laminated product for use in primary, secondary and tertiary packaging applications. Said type of article allows printing on the outer surface thereof, is biodegradable and biocompatible.

A multi-layer film is described and disclosed. The multi-layer film can be made from renewable resources. The multi-layer film can also be biodegradable and compostable. In one aspect, the film includes a cellulose ester polymer layer laminated to a bio-based polyester film layer. The bio-based polyester film layer provides heat seal properties, while the cellulose ester polymer layer provides tear resistance and better modulus properties.

A multi-layer film is described and disclosed. The multi-layer film can be made from renewable resources. The multi-layer film can also be biodegradable and compostable. In one aspect, the film includes a cellulose ester polymer layer laminated to a bio-based polyester film layer. The bio-based polyester film layer provides heat seal properties, while the cellulose ester polymer layer provides tear resistance and better modulus properties.

An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.

An interlayer structure having a cellulose ester layer for use in structural laminates is described herein. The cellulose ester layer provides rigidity and support to multilayer interlayers comprising an array of different layers. Due to the diverse properties of the cellulose ester layers, the present interlayers can be useful in producing structural laminates having high stiffness and which possess good optical clarity for a variety of applications, including outdoor structural applications.

A wood adhesive, a method for adhering wood materials using the same, and a composite wood structure using the same are disclosed. The wood adhesive comprises a first agent and a second agent, wherein the first agent comprises sodium carboxymethyl cellulose having a molecular weight from about 15,000 to about 500,000 and a degree of substitution from about 0.4 to about 2, and the second agent comprises polymeric quaternary amine.

A wood adhesive, a method for adhering wood materials using the same, and a composite wood structure using the same are disclosed. The wood adhesive comprises a first agent and a second agent, wherein the first agent comprises sodium carboxymethyl cellulose having a molecular weight from about 15,000 to about 500,000 and a degree of substitution from about 0.4 to about 2, and the second agent comprises polymeric quaternary amine.

Provided are a polarizing plate including a polarizer and a polarizing plate protective film laminated on the polarizer, in which the polarizing plate protective film contains at least one compound represented by any one of General Formulas (1) to (3) and cellulose acylate; an image display device using the polarizing plate; and a polarizing plate protective film used for the polarizing plate,

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R.sup.7NCNR.sup.8General Formula (3)

in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.8 represent a specific substituent.

An anti-ultraviolet mask includes an outer layer having fiber that can absorb ultraviolet rays. The middle layer is composed of material that is capable of filtering out dust and bacteria, and an inner layer is arranged to fit the face.