Cellulose Ester (Noun)
Meaning
Any ester of cellulose with an acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Cellulose esters, such as cellulose acetate, have been used as photoresists in various microlithography techniques for several decades.
- A commonly used cellulose ester in plastic film is cellulose triacetate.
- Some early types of safety film, including the well-known brand 'safety film' from Eastman Kodak, used cellulose acetate as a cellulose ester base.
- This mixture can include nitrocellulose and cellulose esters to achieve different film properties.
- Some applications require using different cellulose esters as well as plasticisers, UV stabilisers, or impact modifiers to adjust material properties.