Anionic Polymer Encapsulants for Wire-Free Pathogen Destruction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for destroying pathogens, such as cold plasma technology, require external power sources, reactors, or wires, and may not effectively target airborne pathogens in various environments.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing negatively charged liquid anionic polymer encapsulants (CAPs) that form plasma discharges in a plasma reaction chamber, generating cold plasma to bond with positively charged virus molecules, effectively killing airborne pathogens and potentially being applied topically.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cold plasma technology uses electrostatic micro sparks with external power sources and reactors, then pathogen destruction capability is improved, but device complexity and portability are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the liquid composition to generate its own plasma discharges without external power sources. The negatively charged liquid contains embedded energy storage components (capacitors) and conductive elements that automatically generate plasma when brought into proximity or contact, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring external reactors or power supplies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and eliminates the complex external power sources, reactors, and wiring from the system. By embedding the necessary energy storage and plasma generation components directly within the liquid composition itself, the invention removes the separate reactor system entirely, achieving pathogen destruction without the cumbersome external equipment.
2Reliability
If cold plasma technology uses forced air systems and reactors, then airborne pathogen treatment is improved, but ease of operation and versatility are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the fluid nature of the negatively charged liquid composition to achieve pathogen treatment. Instead of forced air systems, the liquid can be sprayed, misted, or applied directly to surfaces and airborne pathogens, using hydraulic principles to distribute the active composition throughout the environment for effective pathogen destruction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent achieves multi-functionality by designing a liquid composition that can treat both airborne pathogens and surface contaminants. The same negatively charged plasma-generating liquid can be applied in various forms (spray, mist, direct application) to different targets (air, surfaces, objects), eliminating the need for separate systems for different application scenarios.
3Power
If conventional plasma systems use high-voltage currents and wires, then micro spark generation is improved, but portability and ease of manufacture are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental parameters of plasma generation by transitioning from high-voltage electrical systems to a chemically-based plasma generation mechanism. The liquid composition uses embedded capacitors and conductive elements that generate plasma through chemical reactions and electrostatic discharge within the liquid itself, operating at lower voltages and eliminating the need for complex wiring and high-voltage components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite materials by creating a liquid composition that integrates multiple functional components: negatively charged particles, conductive elements, embedded capacitors, and plasma-generating chemicals. This composite liquid formulation combines materials with different properties to achieve plasma generation, portability, and ease of manufacture in a single unified system.
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 method achieves efficient destruction of airborne pathogens by creating cold plasma that molecularly bonds with virus molecules, offering a potentially portable and wire-free solution for air and surface disinfection.
Implementation Method 1
creating plasma discharges in the PRC, in response to a pulsed electromagnetic energy field
Implementation Method 2
molecular bonding to bond to positively charged virus molecules
Implementation Method 3
forming cold plasma by discharging dielectric barrier plasma discharges (DBPDs) from the PRC into a fluid medium
Data Source
AI summary
A method for destroying pathogens is disclosed. The method includes forming anionic polymer encapsulants (CAPs) including ingredients in a plasma reaction chamber (PRC). The ingredients include at least one of: a) one or more essential oils; and b) an energy amplifying liquid. The method includes creating plasma discharges in the plasma reaction chamber, in response to a pulsed electromagnetic energy field, and forming cold plasma by discharging dielectric barrier plasma discharges from the plasma reaction chamber into a fluid medium having pathogens dispersed therein.