Algae-Derived Consumer Product Formulations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies do not effectively utilize algae-derived ingredients for non-food, non-fuel consumer product formulations, lacking methods to synergistically incorporate specific algae-derived functional ingredients for superior properties in personal care, fabric care, and hard surface cleaning.
Innovation Solution
Development of consumer product compositions using bioorganic materials directly extracted from algae or specialty chemicals synthesized from algal bioorganic substances, including surfactants, emollients, solvents, and polysaccharides, through autotrophic and heterotrophic processes, to create bio-based products with high Bio-Based Balance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If algae-derived ingredients are used for non-food, non-fuel consumer product formulations, then environmental sustainability and Bio-Based Balance are improved, but current technologies lack effective methods to synergistically incorporate specific algae-derived functional ingredients for superior product properties
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments algae-derived materials into distinct functional categories (surfactants, emollients, solvents, polysaccharides) and develops specific formulation methods for each category, enabling targeted incorporation into different consumer product types (personal care, fabric care, hard surface cleaning) rather than treating algae extracts as a monolithic ingredient
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates composite formulations by synergistically combining multiple algae-derived ingredients with complementary properties (e.g., combining surfactants with emollients, or polysaccharides with solvents) to achieve superior product performance that leverages the unique characteristics of each algae-derived component
2Quantity of substance
If bioorganic materials are extracted from algae through autotrophic and heterotrophic processes, then Bio-Based Balance is increased, but production complexity and process requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dual-mode production system using both autotrophic and heterotrophic processes that can be selected or combined based on the specific algae-derived ingredient desired, allowing the same infrastructure to produce multiple types of bioorganic materials (surfactants, emollients, solvents, polysaccharides) through a universal platform approach
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes in the growth conditions (light availability, carbon source, nutrients) to control the metabolic pathways of algae, thereby adjusting the composition and yield of different bioorganic materials produced during cultivation to match formulation requirements
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 approach enables the creation of consumer products with superior properties and reduced environmental impact by utilizing algae-derived ingredients, offering cost savings and minimizing reliance on synthetic organic chemistry, while ensuring high Bio-Based Balance and energy efficiency in production.
Implementation Method 1
Through photosynthesis with CO2 consumption, many species of algae produce and/or store a rich selection of bioorganic molecules including triglycerides, cellulose, alginates, agar carrageenan, sugars, glycoproteins, chlorophyll, astaxanthin
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AI summary
The present invention discloses bio-based consumer products formulated with at least one algae-derived ingredient that is either directly obtained from algae colonies or derived through standard synthetic organic transformations starting from bioorganic substances of algae origin.