Biodegradable Acidic Formulation for Surface Restoration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing surface restoration technologies are not biodegradable and fail to effectively clean and restore surfaces contaminated by environmental factors and industrial processes without damaging the surface or altering its shine, particularly on metallic and painted surfaces.

Innovation Solution

A biodegradable formulation comprising hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, ammonium bifluoride, butyl cellosolve, 10M ethoxylated lauric alcohol, xanthan gum, and water, which is applied to surfaces to clean, decontaminate, and restore them without affecting the original shine, suitable for various materials including metals, glass, and painted surfaces, and is environmentally friendly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional surface restoration technologies are used to clean and restore contaminated surfaces, then the surfaces can be cleaned and restored, but the technologies are not biodegradable and may damage the surface or alter its shine

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovebiodegradabilityVSAvoidsurface restoration effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the chemical composition parameters of the formulation by using biodegradable acids (hydrochloric acid 5-22.5%, phosphoric acid 10-40%) instead of traditional non-biodegradable chemicals. This parameter change achieves over 93% biodegradability within five days while maintaining effective surface cleaning and restoration capabilities through the controlled chemical action of these acids on contaminants.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If aggressive cleaning methods are used to restore surfaces damaged by environmental factors and industrial processes, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but the original shine and surface integrity may be damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning effectivenessVSAvoidsurface damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention replaces mechanical cleaning methods (sanding, sandblasting) with a chemical formulation system. The biodegradable acids in the formulation chemically dissolve and remove contaminants, oxidation, and industrial residues from surfaces without the mechanical abrasion that causes damage. This substitution achieves effective cleaning while preserving the original surface integrity and shine.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The formulation uses controlled oxidation through phosphoric acid and ammonium bifluoride to reverse oxidation damage on surfaces. This accelerated chemical oxidation process removes rust, corrosion, and environmental degradation while maintaining surface integrity, providing effective restoration without mechanical damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #38Strong oxidants (Accelerated oxidation)

3Ease of operation

If conventional restoration formulations are applied to metallic and painted surfaces, then surface cleaning is achieved, but toxic effects on users and environmental contamination occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesurface cleaning capabilityVSAvoidtoxicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses biodegradable chemicals that break down rapidly (over 93% within five days) into harmless substances. The formulation is designed to be environmentally transient, decomposing completely after use to eliminate long-term toxic effects. This allows effective surface cleaning while eliminating persistent environmental contamination and user toxicity concerns.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

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 formulation effectively cleans and restores surfaces while maintaining their original shine and is biodegradable, achieving over 93% biodegradability within five days, making it suitable for industrial use without the need for sanding or sandblasting, and is non-toxic to users.

Implementation Method 1

The formulation comprises hydrochloric acid from 5 to 22.5%, phosphoric acid from 10 to 40%... effectively cleans and restores surfaces... without the need for sanding or sandblasting

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectChemical dissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

ammonium bifluoride 1.2 to 12%... composition used for the restoration of paint surfaces affected by the formation of metallic soap

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectChemical reaction: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 3

achieving over 93% biodegradability within five days... environmentally friendly

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectBiodegradation: Decomposition (biological)

Data Source

PatentUS11555126B2Acidic biodegradable formulation and its use as a surface restorative agent

Publication Date: 2023.01.17 HINOJOSA MUNOZ GILBERTO

AI summary

The present invention provides a biodegradable formulation and its use as a surfaces restoring agent, said formulation allows a substantial savings when restoring the existing paint on different surfaces, since it mainly cleans and restores the surface or paint contaminated by the environment, damaged due to the sun and the processes of the different industries, in addition to being friendly to the environment, making it a useful technology in any industrial branch that involves cleaning and restoring large areas. It is worth noting that the modifications to the original formula were made to optimize the results in the different applications and improve its biodegradability.