Method, composition, product and use
A polymer coating formed from anionic and cationic monomers addresses the challenge of foulant adhesion on hard surfaces by repelling and preventing fouling, offering an effective and environmentally friendly solution.
GB2702910APending Publication Date: 2026-07-01INNOSPEC LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INNOSPEC LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-01
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing cleaning agents fail to effectively prevent or remove foulants from hard surfaces like ceramics, glass, and metals due to environmental concerns with organosilicon and fluorine chemistries, and mechanical aids are often necessary for complete removal.
Method used
A method involving a polymer coating formed by polymerizing a mixture of monomers with an anionic and cationic moieties, such as sulfate ester and quaternary ammonium groups, is applied to surfaces to form a zwitterionic layer that repels foulants, reducing adhesion and facilitating their removal.
Benefits of technology
The polymer coating effectively prevents and reduces foulant adhesion, enhancing the surface's antifouling properties without the use of environmentally harmful chemicals and mechanical aids.
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Abstract
A method of treating a surface, the method comprising the step of contacting the surface with a composition comprising a polymer, wherein the polymer is obtainable by polymerising a mixture of monomer
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