Gel Composition for Sustained Odor Neutralization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional small organic functional material compositions are ineffective in providing long-lasting, on-demand odor control and cleaning solutions, as they are volatile, require constant reapplication, and often use toxic or environmentally harmful materials.
Innovation Solution
A high concentration functional material gel composition utilizing molecules with a carbonyl group and isolated hydroxyl group, which forms a solid or gel state at ambient temperatures, allowing for sustained delivery and release of aromatic and cleaning agents without additional incompatible materials, enabling effective odor neutralization and cleaning in various environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional liquid or oil functional compositions are used, then the composition can be easily applied, but it quickly evaporates and loses effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs phase transition by formulating the functional composition as a gel at ambient temperature instead of a liquid or oil. The gel state is achieved through specific molecular arrangements and intermolecular forces that maintain the functional material in a semi-solid state, preventing rapid evaporation while allowing controlled release. This phase transition from liquid/oil to gel resolves the contradiction by providing both ease of application (gel can be spread) and prolonged effectiveness (gel does not evaporate quickly).
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of the functional composition from liquid/oil to gel by modifying the molecular structure and intermolecular interactions. This parameter change affects the volatility and duration of action, transforming the composition into a form that maintains effectiveness over time while remaining applicable. The gel formulation alters the physical parameters without compromising the functional properties of the active ingredients.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If aromatic functional compositions are used to mask odors, then pleasant sensation is provided, but the composition cannot effectively neutralize persistent mal-odors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces gel-forming molecules as intermediaries that facilitate the interaction between functional materials and mal-odor sources. These intermediary molecules enable the functional composition to penetrate and interact with odor-causing substances more effectively, transforming the approach from simple odor masking to active odor neutralization. The intermediary gel structure allows functional materials to reach and neutralize persistent mal-odors while maintaining pleasant sensory properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite functional composition that combines multiple functional materials within a gel matrix. This composite structure integrates odor-masking aromatic compounds with odor-neutralizing agents, allowing the composition to simultaneously provide pleasant sensation and effectively neutralize persistent mal-odors. The composite material approach resolves the contradiction by combining the benefits of both aromatic masking and active neutralization in a single formulation.
3Reliability
If high concentration functional materials are used, then effectiveness is improved, but the composition becomes incompatible and requires additional materials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves high concentration of functional materials by designing gel-forming molecules that perform multiple functions simultaneously: they provide the gel structure, solubilize functional materials, and enable controlled release. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for additional incompatible materials that would otherwise be required to stabilize high concentrations of active ingredients. The universal gel-forming molecules resolve the contradiction by maintaining effectiveness while simplifying the overall composition.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional cleaning compositions are used, then cleaning capability is provided, but toxic or environmentally harmful materials are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts potentially harmful high concentrations of functional materials into beneficial effects by using the gel-forming molecules to control their release and interaction. The gel structure prevents the functional materials from acting as toxins or environmental hazards while maintaining their cleaning and functional effectiveness. This approach transforms the potential harm of concentrated materials into benefit by controlling their behavior through the gel matrix, resolving the contradiction between cleaning capability and safety.
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 gel composition provides a user-friendly, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly solution for persistent odor control and cleaning, maintaining effectiveness and pleasantness while being portable and applicable to diverse mal-odor sources and taints without adverse effects.
Implementation Method 1
molecules with a carbonyl group and isolated hydroxyl group, which forms a solid or gel state at ambient temperatures
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a high concentration functional material gel composition and effective delivery composition thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a high concentration functional material gel composition comprising a small organic molecule having at least one of a carbonyl group and at least one of an isolated hydroxyl group from the carbonyl group as a defined mandatory element holding and delivering amounts of functional materials. This is achieved without depending on employing additional incompatible materials in the functional composition, including for example inorganic salts, polymers, absorbents petroleum waxes, and paraffin hydrocarbons.