Cellulosic Particle Composition for Fluffy Feel and Flexibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cellulosic particles lack a fluffy feel due to strong hydrogen bonding within and between cellulose molecules, which is not adequately addressed by existing technologies.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating specific amounts of hydrocarbon esters and ketones into the cellulosic particles to weaken hydrogen bonding, along with a coating layer containing fatty acids, fatty acid metallic salts, and amino acids, and optionally an intermediate layer, to enhance flexibility and fluffy texture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If hydrogen bonding between cellulose molecules is strong, then structural stability is improved, but fluffy feel deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces hydrocarbon esters and ketones as intermediary substances that insert themselves between cellulose molecules. These intermediaries weaken the hydrogen bonding network while maintaining overall structural integrity, thereby improving fluffy feel without compromising stability. The coating layer with fatty acids and amino acids serves as another intermediary layer that further modifies intermolecular interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of the cellulosic particle by incorporating specific amounts (3-1000 ppm) of hydrocarbon esters and ketones. This parameter change modifies the hydrogen bonding characteristics and intermolecular forces, transforming the physical properties to achieve both stability and fluffy feel. The controlled concentration ranges ensure optimal balance between these properties.
2Strength
If cellulose molecules are tightly bound, then structural integrity is improved, but flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Hydrocarbon esters and ketones act as mediating substances that create spacing and reduce direct tight binding between cellulose chains. The coating layer containing fatty acids and amino acids provides an additional intermediary layer that further enhances flexibility while preserving structural integrity through controlled interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite structure combining cellulose with hydrocarbon esters, ketones, fatty acids, and amino acids. This composite material approach allows the system to simultaneously achieve structural integrity from the cellulose framework and flexibility from the incorporated organic compounds, resolving the contradiction between strength and adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If surface treatment is applied to improve fluffy feel, then texture is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fluffy feel enhancement function with the coating layer formation process. By incorporating hydrocarbon esters and ketones during the same manufacturing step that applies the coating layer containing fatty acids and amino acids, the process avoids separate treatment steps. This merging approach improves texture while minimizing increases in manufacturing complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The modified cellulosic particles exhibit improved fluffy feel and dispersibility, with enhanced biodegradability and flexibility, suitable for applications in cosmetics and other products.
Implementation Method 1
Existing cellulosic particles lack a fluffy feel due to strong hydrogen bonding within and between cellulose molecules
Implementation Method 2
along with a coating layer containing fatty acids, fatty acid metallic salts, and amino acids, and optionally an intermediate layer, to enhance flexibility and fluffy texture
Implementation Method 3
The modified cellulosic particles exhibit improved fluffy feel and dispersibility, with enhanced biodegradability and flexibility
Data Source
AI summary
A cellulosic particle contains: cellulose as its base constituent; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbon ester and a ketone, and the amount of the hydrocarbon ester or ketone in the cellulosic particle is 3 ppm or more and 1000 ppm or less.