Glutamate Surfactant Purification via Salt Layer Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for preparing glutamate-based surfactants are costly and complex, making mass production difficult due to the challenge of effectively removing inorganic salts produced during the manufacturing process.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a chlorination addition reaction of a triglyceride derivative with a glutamic acid salt, followed by layer separation using an acid aqueous solution and a 4% or more inorganic salt aqueous solution to purify the surfactant, simplifying the process and reducing equipment needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional methods are used to remove inorganic salts during glutamate-based surfactant preparation, then purification is achieved, but the process becomes complex and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the concentration parameter of inorganic salt aqueous solution to 4% or more, which fundamentally alters the purification mechanism. This parameter change enables effective salt removal through simple layer separation without requiring complex purification equipment or multiple processing steps, thus resolving the contradiction between purification effectiveness and process complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the reaction mixture into distinct layers through the addition of acid aqueous solution and inorganic salt aqueous solution. The organic layer containing the surfactant separates from the aqueous layer containing inorganic salts, allowing for simple physical separation. This segmentation approach achieves effective purification without complex processing equipment
2Manufacturing precision
If conventional purification methods are used, then inorganic salts are removed, but manufacturing equipment requirements increase and costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
By setting the inorganic salt aqueous solution concentration at 4% or more, the patent achieves effective salt removal through simple layer separation. This parameter optimization eliminates the need for sophisticated purification equipment, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining high salt removal efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The purification process utilizes the inherent density difference between organic and aqueous layers to achieve automatic separation. The system serves itself by leveraging natural physical properties rather than requiring external energy input or complex equipment, thus reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining effective purification
3Ease of manufacture
If simple purification processes are used, then manufacturing costs are reduced, but purification effectiveness may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent identifies 4% or more inorganic salt aqueous solution concentration as the critical parameter that enables simple layer separation to achieve effective purification. This parameter threshold ensures that even with a simple process, high purification effectiveness is maintained through optimized chemical composition
Solution Approach 2:
The acid aqueous solution and inorganic salt aqueous solution act as intermediaries that facilitate the separation of organic and aqueous layers. These intermediary substances enable simple physical separation while ensuring effective removal of inorganic salts, thus maintaining high surfactant purity through a straightforward process
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
This method allows for economical and efficient mass production of high-purity glutamate-based surfactants with excellent physicochemical properties, such as foamability and biodegradability, suitable for diverse applications including cosmetics and detergents, without the need for additional equipment or heating.
Implementation Method 1
adding an acid aqueous solution to the reaction mixture from b) to separate layers
Implementation Method 2
adding an acid aqueous solution to the reaction mixture from b) to separate layers
Implementation Method 3
purifying an organic layer separated from c) with a 4% or more inorganic salt aqueous solution
Implementation Method 4
purifying an organic layer separated from c) with a 4% or more inorganic salt aqueous solution to prepare the glutamate-based surfactant
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for preparing a glutamate-based surfactant. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for preparing a glutamate-based surfactant, the method being very economical and being capable of mass production of the glutamate-based surfactant.