Amine-Reactive Biocide Composition With Low Detectable Chlorine
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for biocidal agents with broad-spectrum activity and limited side-effects or toxicity for therapeutic, industrial, or agricultural applications, as existing oxidizing biocides like bleach and surfactants can be non-selective and pose potential risks.
Innovation Solution
A biocidal composition is developed by reacting electrolyzed water with amines, forming a reaction product that is effective against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, while minimizing detectable chlorine levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If oxidizing biocides like bleach are used, then broad-spectrum biocidal activity is achieved, but toxicity and non-selectivity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters by reacting electrolyzed water with amines to form new compounds (ammonium salts, amides, carbamates) that retain biocidal activity while reducing the harshness of free chlorine. This transforms the chemical composition to achieve both effectiveness and safety
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates composite biocidal compositions by combining electrolyzed water with various amines (primary, secondary, tertiary) to form complex reaction products. These composite materials integrate the oxidizing power of electrolyzed water with the biocompatibility of amine derivatives
2Reliability
If electrolyzed water is used as a biocide, then biocidal properties are achieved through free chlorine, but detectable chlorine levels and potential corrosion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and neutralizes the harmful free chlorine component by reacting it with amines. The free chlorine is consumed in the reaction to form stable ammonium salts, amides, and carbamates, effectively removing detectable chlorine while preserving biocidal activity through the reaction products
Solution Approach 2:
Amines serve as intermediary substances that mediate between electrolyzed water and the target microorganisms. The amines react with free chlorine to form intermediate compounds (ammonium salts, amides) that act as the actual biocidal agents, reducing direct chlorine exposure
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 biocidal composition achieves high efficacy in killing or limiting the growth of targeted organisms, with greater than 90% mortality rates for spores and bacteria, and effective preservation of products, surfaces, and environments, including anti-viral and anti-fungal properties.
Implementation Method 1
the reaction products of electrolyzed water and an amine
Implementation Method 2
contacting the microorganism with a composition comprising a reaction product of electrolyzed water and an amine
Data Source
AI summary
The invention is directed to a biocidal composition formed by a reaction or combination of electrolyzed water and an amine, and methods for using same to kill or control microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and algae.