Biocide TRIZ Cases

A composite resin coating uses metal hydroxides and TiO2 photocatalysts to inactivate viruses on steel sheets without toxicity or discoloration.

A synergistic diclosulam blend improves post-emergent control of Commelinids and other weeds while maintaining crop compatibility.

Using Sphingobium xenophagum in hydroponic and aquaponic systems helps control plant disease without harming fish, non-target species, or the environment.

Modified gamma-core and C-terminal defensin variants retain antimicrobial activity in high-cation environments for plant and vertebrate protection.

Oxytocin treatment stimulates root, callus, and tuber formation to speed potato vegetative propagation and improve yield.

Using decarboxylated rosin acid with surfactants, this case shows how agricultural sprays form larger, narrower droplets to cut drift.

Combining pyroxasulfone with selected partner herbicides broadens weed control, lowers dosage, and helps delay resistance.

Isoxazoline pyrimidinone derivatives improve herbicidal activity and weed control efficacy through targeted substituent changes in agrochemical compositions.

Labedella bacteria immobilized on biochar and alginate granules improve crop growth and stress tolerance while reducing fertilizer-linked soil damage.

Fermented biochar, manure, bacteria, and mycorrhizal fungi improve soil structure and nutrient availability while reducing reliance on artificial fertilizers.

Neutral saline, electrodes, and a cation exchange membrane enable rapid lens sterilization and protein removal without alkaline damage.

A Variovorax strain converts elemental sulphur into plant-available sulphate, improving sulphur uptake and restoring alkaline or saline soils.

Cleaning liquid removes stabilizer deposits from the gasifier heating surface to sustain hydrogen peroxide vapor concentration and sterilization efficiency.

Heterocyclic triazine and pyrimidine thioamides target phytopathogenic fungi at low application rates while lowering toxicity and resistance risk.

Combining compound (I) with prothioconazole or mefentrifluconazole boosts plant disease control efficacy through synergistic action.

Compounds force cancer stem cells to differentiate, disrupting metastasis pathways and helping prevent tumor recurrence.

Surface-applied compounds such as atovaquone block Plasmodium development in mosquitoes, helping malaria control despite insecticide resistance.

Stepwise pyrimidine substitution improves reactivity control and selectivity, enabling fluorinated fungicides with broad plant fungus control.

A substituted benzimidazole anticoccidial improves poultry coccidiosis control while reducing residue risk and resistance limits.

A benzylazole-based water emulsion combines multiple herbicides and stabilizers to widen weed control and stay stable across temperatures.

High-loading silica aerogels enable uniform biocide distribution and sustained antifouling release in humid and marine coatings.

Combining this ketone with pyrithione, piroctone olamine, or related agents preserves cosmetic formulas at lower antimicrobial doses.

A two-stage alcohol-water mixing route dissolves HPMC or MC without heating, delivering clear alcohol gels with suitable viscosity.

Novel pyrazole herbicides use targeted substituent changes and flexible formulations to improve weed control while protecting crops.

Combining azine compounds with herbicides and safeners boosts weed control while protecting dicot crops and widening the application window.

Spark-discharge aerosol doping forms tellurium-metal nanocomposites that lower toxicity while preserving antibacterial efficacy and stability.

Specific difluorobutenoic acid amide compounds improve weed control at low doses while reducing environmental burden and protecting useful plants.

Engineered peptide compounds target pandrug-resistant A. baumannii and P. gingivalis, eradicating biofilms with low human-cell toxicity.

Hop alpha acids suppress gram-positive contamination in agricultural microorganism fermentation without relying on synthetic antibiotics.

Slow-hydrolyzing menthol glycinates extend cooling duration and improve solubility for flavoring in oral care, candy, gum, and repellents.

Separate reagents mix through a membrane to generate chlorine dioxide on demand, avoiding hazardous storage while treating organic matter.

Preservative, thickener, and homogenization keep corn steep liquor stable, prevent fungal spoilage, and extend biostimulant shelf life.

Cobalt-assisted silver stabilization prevents yellowing in flexible antimicrobial glass while preserving high transmittance and antibacterial activity.

Modular isoxazoline derivatives expand pest activity spectrum while maintaining strong control of difficult invertebrate pests.

A porous carrier releases growth-promoting agents to favor competing microorganisms, suppressing cyanobacteria without toxic algicides or toxin release.

A transdermal tigolaner formulation with 1,2-isopropylideneglycerol broadens parasite coverage while supporting systemic absorption and pet safety.

Correlating microbiome datasets reveals pathways that generate repellent molecules on skin, reducing irritation, odor, and resistance.

Synthetic cannalactone analogues use stereochemical and side-chain changes to improve parasitic seed germination activity with better accessibility.

Hydrocolloid carriers encapsulate BALOs in dried or wet gels to preserve viability, tune release, and reduce soft rot and biofilms.

Powdered charcoal in an aqueous pollen activator adsorbs excess water, limiting osmotic damage and extending pollen viability.

A separate-mix H2O2 and Pluronic hydrogel stays liquid for application, then gels at body temperature to remove biofilms and necrotic tissue.

Surfactants with zinc disrupt wound and implant biofilms without harming healthy tissue, helping release bacteria and support healing.

A novel fluorinated reagent improves 5-position regioselectivity in pyrimidine synthesis while avoiding excessive harmful reagents.

By degrading bacterial peptidoglycan, Ablysin overcomes gram-negative outer membrane limits and kills multidrug-resistant pathogens.

A purified Curcuma rhizome extract uses solvent extraction and molecular distillation to control powdery mildew with low toxicity and rapid biodegradation.

Buffer and solvent selection keep glutaraldehyde and tris(hydroxymethyl) nitromethane stable at elevated storage temperatures.

A substituted benzimidazole composition improves pest and acarid control against resistance while supporting translocation and lower impact on natural enemies.

A low-load PDEA coating bonded to carboxylated polymers limits biofilm growth on medical devices while avoiding bactericidal action and high cytotoxicity.

A chitosan nanocomposite with ZnO, lignin, and crosslinking agents suppresses SRB biofilms and reduces microbial corrosion with lower toxicity.

High-concentration oxaloacetate esters suppress unwanted vegetation, offering a natural-metabolite route to control glyphosate-resistant weeds.