Abstract: Provided is a binder used for a heat-resistant porous layer which is comprised by a separator; the separator which comprises the binder and which is comprised by a non-aqueous electrolyte battery with improved stability; and the non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprising the separator. More specifically, provided is a binder for a separator of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery, the binder comprising at least a 2-cyanoethyl group-containing polymer having storage elasticity of 100 Pa or more in a mixed liquid of specified cyclic carbonate ester, specified chain carbonate ester and lithium phosphate hexafluoride.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a binder for a separator which can be comprised by a non-aqueous electrolyte battery with improved heat resistance, a separator comprising the binder, and a non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprising the separator. More specifically, provided are a binder for a separator of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprising at least a 2-cyanoethyl group-containing polymer having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn), which is a ratio of a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to a number-average molecular weight (Mn), of 6 or less, the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 50,000 to 1,000,000, and 30% by weight or less of a low molecular weight portion having a molecular weight of 30,000 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a 2-cyanoethyl group-containing organic compound having a high ratio of replacement by cyanoethyl groups and a high dielectric constant. More specifically, provided is a method for producing a 2-cyanoethyl group-containing organic compound comprising a step of reacting acrylonitrile with a hydroxyl group-containing organic compound in the presence of a quaternary ammonium salt as a catalyst through a Michael addition.

Abstract: Object of the invention is to provide a binder for a separator which can be comprised by a non-aqueous electrolyte battery with improved battery properties and heat resistance; the separator comprising the binder; and the non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprising the separator. More specifically, provided is a binder for a separator of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery, the separator comprising a 2-cyanoethyl group-containing polymer having bis-cyanoethyl ether content of 0.5% by weight or less as an impurity.

Abstract: A non-crosslinked, nonionic, water-soluble cellulose ether having a syneresis value of at least 25% by weight in which the hydrogen atom of a hydroxyl group is substituted by a C6-C26 alkyl halide, monoepoxide or monoisocyanate is useful as a binder in ceramic extrusion molding.

Abstract: A composition for ceramic extrusion-molded bodies includes a ceramic material, a water-soluble cellulose ether, a styrenesulfonate and water. A method for manufacturing a ceramic extrusion-molded body using the composition is also provided.

Abstract: A capsule with good disintegration properties that can quickly display its content's efficacy as well as a method for preparing the same are provided. More specifically, provided is a capsule comprising a shell comprising low-substituted cellulose ether. Also, provided is a method for preparing a hard capsule comprising the low-substituted cellulose ether comprising a step of covering a pin for forming the hard capsule with the low-substituted cellulose ether by immersing the pin in an alkaline solution of the low-substituted cellulose ether; a step of forming the low-substituted cellulose on a surface of the pin into a gel by further immersing the covered pin in an aqueous acid solution; a step of washing by immersing the pin whose surface has been covered with the gel in water; and a step of drying.

Abstract: An extrusion molding composition comprises a cellulose or cellulose derivative, an ionic liquid, and a ceramic material. The composition can be extrusion molded into a ceramic part at a high molding speed and without drying cracks.

Abstract: A capsule with good disintegration properties that can quickly display its content's efficacy as well as a method for preparing the same are provided. More specifically, provided is a capsule comprising a shell comprising low-substituted cellulose ether. Also, provided is a method for preparing a hard capsule comprising the low-substituted cellulose ether comprising a step of covering a pin for forming the hard capsule with the low-substituted cellulose ether by immersing the pin in an alkaline solution of the low-substituted cellulose ether; a step of forming the low-substituted cellulose on a surface of the pin into a gel by further immersing the covered pin in an aqueous acid solution; a step of washing by immersing the pin whose surface has been covered with the gel in water; and a step of drying.

Abstract: A method for modifying fibers is provided, which method comprises dispersing in water or a dilute alkali aqueous solution under shear a cellulose ether having such a low degree of substitution that a molar degree of substitution with an alkyl group and/or a hydoxyalkyl group ranges from 0.05 to 1.3, applying the resulting dispersion to fibers, and drying the applied fibers.

Abstract: Provided are a meat additive and a pickling liquid for producing a processed meat product having an enhanced water retention capacity when heated and therefore having an excellent texture. More specifically, provided are a meat additive comprising at least water-soluble cellulose ether which turns into a gel when heated, a pickling liquid comprising the meat additive, and a meat processed product comprising the food additive. Also provided is a method for producing a processed meat product comprising at least the steps of: adding the meat additive or the pickling liquid to meat and heating the meat to which the meat additive or the pickling liquid has been added, at a gelling temperature or higher wherein the gelling temperature is of the water-soluble cellulose comprised by the meat additive or pickling liquid.

Abstract: Provided is hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose which can be dissolved at room temperature of 20 to 30° C. and has high thermoreversible gel strength during thermoreversible gelation. More specifically, provided is water-soluble hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose having a molar substitution of hydroxyalkoxyl groups of 0.05 to 0.1 and a substitution degree of methoxyl groups of 1.6 to 1.9, wherein the hydroxyalkoxyl groups are classified into substituted hydroxyalkoxyl groups having hydroxyl groups of hydroxyalkoxyl groups substituted further with methoxyl groups and unsubstituted hydroxyalkoxyl groups having hydroxyl groups of hydroxyalkoxyl groups not further substituted; and a ratio (A/B) of a molar fraction (A) of the substituted hydroxyalkoxyl groups to a molar fraction (B) of unsubstituted hydroxyalkoxyl groups is 0.4 or greater.

Abstract: A method is described for producing a dough composition for frying which absorbs a reduced amount of oil, and has an excellent texture. The dough composition for frying comprises at least cereal crop powder and an aqueous solution of water-soluble cellulose ether which is gelable during heating. A fried dough composition is obtained by frying the dough composition. Moreover, a method of producing a fried dough composition comprises at least the steps of: mixing an aqueous solution of water-soluble cellulose ether which is gelable during heating with cereal crop powder to form a dough composition; and frying the dough composition.

Abstract: Provided are a method of producing a filling which improves water-retention capability during heating conducted after the filling is wrapped, and which has an excellent texture, and a filled food product produced by using the filling. Specifically, provided is a filling for a filled food product, the filling comprising at least one or more heat-processed filling ingredients and water-soluble cellulose ether which is gelable during heating. Also provided is a method of producing a filling for a filled food product comprising at least the steps of: heat-processing one or more filling ingredients; and mixing the heat-processed filling ingredients with water-soluble cellulose ether which is gelable during heating, to thereby obtain a filling.

Abstract: A process for producing a transparent or opaque silica glass product including mixing a silica fine powder and a cellulose derivative and injection molding the mixture, followed by degreasing treatment and baking treatment, which is characterized in that the cellulose derivative is a cellulose derivative which causes reversible thermal gelation in an aqueous solution of at least one member selected from methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and hydroxyethylmethyl cellulose; in producing a transparent silica glass product, the cellulose derivative is added in water heated at a gelation temperature thereof or higher, and after cooling, the formed aqueous solution is kneaded with the silica fine powder; and in producing an opaque silica glass product, the cellulose derivative is added in a silica slurry containing a silica powder and heated at a gelation temperature of the cellulose derivative or higher.

Abstract: A method for modifying fibers is provided, which method comprises suspending and dispersing in water under shear force a cellulose ether having such a low degree of substitution that a molar degree of substitution with an alkyl group and/or a hydroxyalkyl group ranges from 0.05 to 1.3, applying the resulting dispersion and a crosslinking agent or an aqueous resin emulsion to fibers, and thermally treating the applied fibers.

Abstract: A process for producing a transparent or opaque silica glass product including mixing a silica fine powder and a cellulose derivative and injection molding the mixture, followed by degreasing treatment and baking treatment, which is characterized in that the cellulose derivative is a cellulose derivative which causes reversible thermal gelation in an aqueous solution of at least one member selected from methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose and hydroxyethylmethyl cellulose; in producing a transparent silica glass product, the cellulose derivative is added in water heated at a gelation temperature thereof or higher, and after cooling, the formed aqueous solution is kneaded with the silica fine powder; and in producing an opaque silica glass product, the cellulose derivative is added in a silica slurry containing a silica powder and heated at a gelation temperature of the cellulose derivative or higher.

Abstract: A composition for ceramic extrusion-molded bodies includes a ceramic material, a water-soluble cellulose ether, a styrenesulfonate and water. A method for manufacturing a ceramic extrusion-molded body using the composition is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a method of making bread which has a satisfactory volume, provides a good texture, can be eaten by patients allergic to food such as wheat, and contains uniform bubbles. Specifically, provided is a dough composition comprising at least water-soluble hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a hydroxypropoxyl molar substitution of from 0.05 to 0.3 and a degree of methoxyl substitution of from 1.4 to 1.9, wherein hydroxypropoxyl groups are divided into substituted hydroxypropoxyl groups having hydroxyl groups of the hydroxypropoxyl groups substituted further with methoxyl groups and unsubstituted hydroxypropoxyl groups having hydroxyl groups of the hydroxypropoxyl groups unsubstituted, and a ratio (A/B) of a molar fraction (A) of the substituted hydroxypropoxyl groups to a molar fraction (B) of the unsubstituted hydroxypropoxyl groups is 0.4 or greater; a gluten-free cereal flour; and water.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a cellulose derivative having solubility improved and therefore having less undissolved floating portions when the derivative is added into water. More specifically, provided is a method for preparing a cellulose derivative, comprising a step of depolymerizing a cellulose derivative to produce a depolymerized cellulose derivative having a viscosity at 20° C. in a 2% by weight aqueous solution of the depolymerized cellulose derivative reduced by at least 10% compared with that of the cellulose derivative before the depolymerization so that the number of undissolved floating portions in the aqueous solution of the depolymerized cellulose derivative is decreased compared with that of the cellulose derivative before the depolymerization. Depolymerization is effected preferably by an acid, alkali or enzyme.