In Situ Cyclopropene Generation Device for Plant Ripening Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cyclopropene compounds, such as cyclopropene and 1-methylcyclopropene, are chemically unstable and require complex storage methods, leading to high processing costs and long processing times due to their low storage stability and difficulty in direct application to plants.
Innovation Solution
A device for generating cyclopropene compounds that includes separate storage parts for precursors and reaction reagents, allowing for direct in situ preparation and application through a chemical reaction, followed by spraying the resulting cyclopropene derivatives, which are chemically stable and can be easily stored and applied to plants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If cyclopropene compounds are stored at low temperature to maintain chemical stability, then storage stability is improved, but storage cost and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the cyclopropene compound storage system into two separate storage chambers: a first storage chamber for the cyclopropene compound and a second storage chamber for water. This segmentation allows each component to be stored under optimal conditions independently, avoiding the need to store the complete active formulation under restrictive low-temperature conditions while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device prepares the cyclopropene compound and water separately in advance in their respective storage chambers under stable conditions. The actual mixing and activation of the complete formulation occurs only at the moment of application through atomization, which is the preliminary preparation of components without completing the final mixture until needed.
2Productivity
If cyclopropene compounds are prepared in advance for direct application, then application speed is improved, but chemical stability deteriorates due to dimerization
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary preparation by storing the cyclopropene compound and water separately in ready-to-use quantities within the device. Both components are prepared and positioned for immediate use, but the actual chemical mixture is not formed until atomization occurs at the moment of application, thus maintaining stability while enabling rapid deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses an atomization mechanism as an intermediary process between storage and application. The atomization step serves as the triggering event that mixes the pre-prepared components, allowing them to remain stable during storage while enabling immediate activation and application when needed.
3Stability of the object's composition
If complex storage methods are used to maintain cyclopropene stability, then chemical stability is improved, but processing time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the storage system into separate chambers for the cyclopropene compound and water, the device eliminates the need for complex low-temperature storage infrastructure. Each component can be stored under simple, stable conditions, reducing both processing time for temperature control and overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to be self-contained, with both storage chambers and the atomization mechanism integrated into a single portable unit. This self-service design eliminates the need for external complex storage facilities, temperature control systems, and separate preparation equipment, thereby reducing processing time and operational costs.
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 device enables convenient and simplified preparation and application of cyclopropene derivatives, effectively inhibiting the ripening process of plants by providing a stable and efficient method for storing and using these compounds, reducing processing time and costs.
Implementation Method 1
a first converter configured to convert the first precursor into a first cyclopropene derivative
Implementation Method 2
a second converter configured to convert the second precursor into a second cyclopropene derivative
Implementation Method 3
a spray part for spraying the cyclopropene derivatives produced by the chemical reaction
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AI summary
Provided is a device for generation of cyclopropene compounds which is capable of achieving direct in situ preparation and application of cyclopropene compounds inhibiting the action of ethylene which accelerates the ripening process of plants, the device comprising a first storage part for storing precursors of cyclopropene compounds ("cyclopropene precursors"), a second storage part for storing reaction reagents which convert cyclopropene precursors into cyclopropene derivatives via chemical reaction, and a spray part for spraying the cyclopropene derivatives produced by the chemical reaction between the cyclopropene precursors and the reaction reagents.