Bio-Based Furan Emollient Composition Replacing Cyclic Silicones
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic emollients derived from non-renewable sources do not meet consumer demand for natural, sustainable, and effective alternatives to cyclic silicones, which are being phased out due to safety concerns and bio-accumulation issues.
Innovation Solution
Synthesis of bio-based emollient and base oil compounds from non-food biomass and natural oils through acid-catalyzed condensation reactions, followed by hydrogenation and hydrodeoxygenation, resulting in compounds with molecular architectures ranging from C10 to C40 and up to 100% bio-based carbon content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cyclic silicones are used as emollients in cosmetic formulations, then emollient performance and aesthetic feel are improved, but safety concerns and bio-accumulation issues arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates silicones from the cosmetic formulation entirely, replacing them with bio-based emollients derived from renewable resources. This removes the harmful cyclic silicone components while maintaining the desired emollient function through alternative natural ingredients.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by transitioning from synthetic silicon-based compounds to bio-based compounds with different molecular structures. This involves altering the carbon source from fossil fuels to renewable biomass, changing the chemical properties while maintaining emollient performance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If alternative non-silicon ingredients such as hydrocarbons and esters are used, then consumer preference for natural ingredients is met, but emollient performance is inferior to cyclic silicones
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates composite emollient formulations that combine multiple bio-based ingredients with complementary properties. By formulating combinations of natural oils, fats, and derivatives, the patent achieves emollient performance comparable to or exceeding traditional silicones while meeting consumer demand for natural ingredients.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the molecular weight, saturation level, and chain length parameters of bio-based emollients to match the performance characteristics of cyclic silicones. By carefully selecting and adjusting these physical and chemical parameters, the patent achieves parabolic performance while maintaining natural composition.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If bio-based emollients from non-food biomass are synthesized, then sustainability and environmental friendliness are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the manufacturing process into distinct operational steps: feedstock preparation, catalytic conversion, fractionation, and formulation. This segmentation allows each step to be optimized independently and facilitates scalability while maintaining environmental sustainability through efficient resource utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs catalytic processes that operate under controlled temperature, pressure, and pH parameters to convert biomass feedstocks into desired emollient products. By optimizing these process parameters, the patent reduces energy consumption and simplifies the overall manufacturing process while maintaining high product quality and sustainability.
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 developed compounds provide effective emollient properties comparable to cyclic silicones while being environmentally friendly and safe for cosmetic applications, addressing consumer preferences for natural ingredients.
Implementation Method 1
The compounds of formula (I) are prepared by catalytic condensation of a carbonyl compound with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst
Implementation Method 2
catalytic condensation of a carbonyl compound with an alcohol
Implementation Method 3
The compounds of formula (I) are prepared by catalytic condensation of a carbonyl compound with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst, followed by hydrogenation and hydrodeoxygenation
Implementation Method 4
The compounds of formula (I) are prepared by catalytic condensation of a carbonyl compound with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst, followed by hydrogenation and hydrodeoxygenation
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are efficient catalytic processes for making up to 100% bio-based, silicon-free, furan-based compounds from raw-materials that are sourced from non-food biomass, inedible oil seeds, natural oils. Cosmetic product formulations containing these furan-based compounds are also disclosed.