Bioflavonoid coated materials
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Solution Overview
Problem
Synthetic polymeric materials lack effective antimicrobial coatings, particularly for applications like food packaging and medical devices, due to difficulties in adhering bioflavonoid compositions, which are not readily absorbed by these surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A bioflavonoid coating comprising naringin and neohesperidin, often in combination with other bioflavonoids, is applied to synthetic polymers, utilizing plasma treatment to enhance adhesion and thickness, creating a durable and effective antimicrobial layer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If bioflavonoid compositions are applied to synthetic polymeric materials, then antimicrobial properties are achieved, but adhesion to the polymer surface is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs plasma treatment as an intermediary process between the polymer substrate and bioflavonoid coating. The plasma treatment modifies the polymer surface properties, creating a more receptive surface that enables better adhesion of the bioflavonoid composition without requiring chemical modification of the bioflavonoids themselves.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical and chemical parameters of the polymer surface through plasma treatment. This includes modifying surface energy, roughness, and functional groups, which collectively improve the wettability and bonding capacity of the surface for the bioflavonoid coating.
2Reliability
If plasma treatment is used to enhance coating adhesion, then coating durability is improved, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The plasma treatment is applied as a preliminary step before coating application. This pre-treatment prepares the surface in advance, ensuring optimal conditions for coating adhesion. By performing the surface modification beforehand, the actual coating process becomes simpler and more reliable.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If bioflavonoid coating is applied to extend shelf life, then food preservation is improved, but oxidation prevention must be maintained over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite bioflavonoid formulations containing multiple flavonoid compounds with complementary properties. This composite approach ensures that as some components may degrade over time, others maintain their antioxidant activity, providing sustained protection against oxidation throughout the extended shelf life.
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 bioflavonoid coating significantly reduces bacterial counts on packaged food and medical devices, extending shelf life and preventing oxidation, while maintaining antibacterial and antioxidant properties over time.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing plasma treatment to enhance adhesion and thickness
Implementation Method 2
bacterial adhesion to the polymer surface
Data Source
AI summary
Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.