Halogenated Organic-Inorganic Composite Biocidal Material

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a solid and convenient source of halogens that can act as a biocidal agent, as liquid halogen solutions like bleach are not suitable for applications such as paint additives or surface coatings.

Innovation Solution

A method of forming a biocidal halogenated organic/inorganic composite material by precipitating an organic/inorganic composite using an inorganic precursor and an organic agent, followed by halogenation with a halogen, resulting in a composite that can be used as a solid oxidizing agent.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If liquid halogen solutions like bleach are used for biocidal applications, then antimicrobial activity is achieved, but the material is not suitable for applications such as paint additives or surface coatings

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplicability to paint additives and surface coatingsVSAvoidbiocidal effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a composite material consisting of an inorganic support material (such as silica, alumina, or titania) combined with an organic halogen-containing compound. This composite structure allows the material to be applied in diverse forms including paint additives, surface coatings, and filtration media while maintaining biocidal effectiveness through the halogen component.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the physical state parameter from liquid (bleach) to solid (composite material), and modifies the chemical form from simple halogen solution to organized composite structure. This parameter transformation enables the material to be used in applications requiring solid or particulate form while preserving the halogen's biocidal properties.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If solid halogen sources are created for convenient application, then ease of use in coatings and paints is improved, but the complexity of forming a stable composite structure increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of applicationVSAvoidcomposite formation process

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The inorganic support material acts as an intermediary carrier that simplifies the application process. The organic halogen compound is attached to or associated with the inorganic support, creating a stable composite that is easier to handle, apply, and control compared to direct use of halogen compounds. The inorganic support serves as a convenient vehicle for delivering the biocidal agent.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If halogens are bound to organic compounds for stability, then handling safety is improved, but the oxidizing power may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandling safetyVSAvoidoxidizing capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The invention utilizes parameter changes in the chemical environment to maintain high oxidizing power. The organic halogen compound is designed with specific molecular structures that allow controlled release or activation of halogen species. The inorganic support material may also contribute to enhancing the oxidizing capability through surface effects or catalytic properties, thereby maintaining high power while improving safety through stable binding.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 halogenated composite material effectively oxidizes chemical and biological contaminants, providing enhanced antimicrobial activity and can be reused by reloading with halogen, making it suitable for various applications including surface coatings and decontamination.

Implementation Method 1

Many common household and industrial cleaning agents utilize halogens to oxidize unwanted contaminants such as liquid halogen solutions like bleach (NaOCl)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOxidation: Oxidation

Implementation Method 2

precipitating an organic/inorganic composite material by contacting the at least one inorganic precursor with the at least one organic agent

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPrecipitation: Precipitation

Data Source

PatentUS9028807B2Synthesis models for antimicrobial agents via the halogenation of organic/inorganic composites

Publication Date: 2015.05.12 BLUEHALO LLC

AI summary

A method of forming a biocidal halogenated organic/inorganic composite material may include providing at least one inorganic precursor, providing at least one organic agent, precipitating an organic/inorganic composite material by contacting the at least one inorganic precursor with the at least one organic agent, and halogenating the organic/inorganic composite material by contacting the organic/inorganic composite material with a halogen. Also, a halogenated organic/inorganic composite material may include an inorganic composition comprising a metal oxide and a halogenated organic composition. The inorganic composition and the halogenated organic composition are dispersed throughout the composite material.