A method for consolidating a fibrous material of plant-based fibers, such as cellulose fibers and/or poly-lactic acid fibers, the method including: applying to the fibrous material an aqueous solution including a cellulose derivative, and/or a salt thereof, and an acid, the aqueous solution having a pH within the range of from 3 to 7, optionally within the range of from 3 to 6, optionally within the range of from 3 to 4.5; and drying the bonded fibrous material, optionally at 100° C. or higher. Also, a fibrous material formed by the method, an aqueous binder solution including a cellulose derivative, and/or a salt thereof, and an acid, and a nonwoven material including airlaid plant-based fibers being consolidated by a bio-based binder in the presence of a carboxylic acid, the bio-based binder being a cellulose derivative, and/or a salt thereof.

A method for consolidating a fibrous material of plant-based fibers, such as cellulose fibers and/or poly-lactic acid fibers, the method including: applying to the fibrous material an aqueous solution including a cellulose derivative, and/or a salt thereof, and an acid, the aqueous solution having a pH within the range of from 3 to 7, optionally within the range of from 3 to 6, optionally within the range of from 3 to 4.5; and drying the bonded fibrous material, optionally at 100° C. or higher. Also, a fibrous material formed by the method, an aqueous binder solution including a cellulose derivative, and/or a salt thereof, and an acid, and a nonwoven material including airlaid plant-based fibers being consolidated by a bio-based binder in the presence of a carboxylic acid, the bio-based binder being a cellulose derivative, and/or a salt thereof.

An adhesive composition comprising silicone adhesives and one or more absorbent fillers such as hydrocolloids is disclosed. The adhesive composition is particularly well suited for use in negative pressure wound therapies.

A binder for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries, the binder containing a carboxymethyl cellulose and/or a salt thereof, wherein the carboxymethyl cellulose and/or a salt thereof satisfies the conditions (A) and (B) described below. Condition (A): The degree of carboxymethyl substitution per glucose unit is from 0.5 to 1.5. Condition (B): The viscosity ratio of the viscosity Vb (30 rpm, 23° C.) of an aqueous dispersion thereof having a solid content of 3% (w/v) to the viscosity Va (30 rpm, 23° C.) of an aqueous dispersion thereof having a solid content of 2% (w/v), namely Vr.sub.1=Vb/Va satisfies Vr.sub.1>3.

A method and a mineral wool product include a multiple of lamellae, such as a sandwich panel core. The product includes a plurality of lamellae cut from a mineral wool web, and bonded together by applying an adhesive on the surfaces of two adjacent lamellae to form a web-like product, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one hydrocolloid.

The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive process(es), procedure(s), method(s), product(s), result(s), and/or concept(s) (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s)”) relates generally to the composition of a binder for use in battery electrodes and methods of preparing such. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder containing a latex, a protective colloid, and an anticaking agent for use in the production and manufacture of electrodes of a lithium ion battery. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the compositions and methods of making electrodes, both anodes and cathodes, with a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder.

A method and a mineral wool product include a multiple of lamellae, such as a sandwich panel core. The product includes a plurality of lamellae cut from a mineral wool web, and bonded together by applying an adhesive on the surfaces of two adjacent lamellae to form a web-like product, wherein the adhesive comprises at least one hydrocolloid.

To provide a ply adhesive that is capable of expressing a sufficient ply adhesion strength, does not harden an area where the ply adhesive is applied, and does not worsen paper texture. The problem can be solved by a ply adhesive that includes: 1-5 mass % of carboxymethylcellulose, a 1 mass % aqueous solution of the carboxymethylcellulose having a viscosity of 100 mPa.Math.s or lower, as an adhesive; and 1-5 mass % of at least one member selected from among propylene glycol, glycerol and butylene glycol as a softening agent.

To provide a ply adhesive that is capable of expressing a sufficient ply adhesion strength, does not harden an area where the ply adhesive is applied, and does not worsen paper texture. The problem can be solved by a ply adhesive that includes: 1-5 mass % of carboxymethylcellulose, a 1 mass % aqueous solution of the carboxymethylcellulose having a viscosity of 100 mPa.Math.s or lower, as an adhesive; and 1-5 mass % of at least one member selected from among propylene glycol, glycerol and butylene glycol as a softening agent.

A manufacturing method which includes: (1) an alkali cellulose reaction step wherein a mixed solvent having a mixing ratio (a mass ratio) of an alcohol having a carbon number of 3 or less and water of 75:25 to 95:5 is used, and the concentration of the base to the water is 25 to 40 mass %; (2) an etherification reaction step wherein a reaction is carried out under an excess base of 0.2 to 0.5 moles per unit of an anhydroglucose of the cellulose; (3) a neutralization step wherein acid is added to adjust the pH of the reaction mixture to 6.0 to 8.0; and (4) a heating step wherein the mixed solvent is removed, and a base is added to adjust the pH of the reaction mixture to 8.0 to 9.0, and then a heat treatment is performed at 40 to 70° C. for 30 to 120 minutes.