Loess-Based Defoaming Agent for Aquatic Ecosystem Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional defoaming agents, primarily silicone-based, contaminate the environment with petrochemical byproducts and do not effectively address the adverse effects of foam on aquatic ecosystems, such as red tide, which reduces water oxygen levels and harms aquatic life.
Innovation Solution
A loess-based, environmentally friendly defoaming agent composition comprising 1-20 wt % loess, 10-30 wt % silicone resin, 1-5 wt % thickening agent, 1-10 wt % natural surfactant, and 60-80 wt % water, optionally including inorganic mixtures like elvan and germanium, which effectively breaks down foam and promotes aquatic organism growth without hazardous byproducts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional silicone defoaming agents are used, then defoaming effectiveness is improved, but environmental pollution worsens due to petrochemical byproducts and precipitates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the harmful petrochemical components from the defoaming agent formulation. By replacing silicone oil with water and removing petrochemical surfactants, the invention eliminates the source of environmental pollution while retaining the essential defoaming function through natural alternatives like loess and plant-based surfactants.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent fundamentally changes the chemical composition parameters of the defoaming agent. Instead of using hydrophobic silicone oil and petrochemical surfactants, the formulation shifts to water-based systems with natural surfactants (plant extracts, amino acids) and inorganic powders (loess, silica), transforming the agent from environmentally harmful to environmentally friendly while maintaining defoaming capability.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If natural materials are used in defoaming agents, then environmental friendliness is improved, but defoaming performance may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite defoaming system combining multiple natural materials: loess (inorganic powder for foam disruption), plant-based surfactants (for surface tension reduction), amino acids (for foam stability control), and natural thickeners. This composite approach synergistically enhances defoaming performance while maintaining environmental safety, overcoming the limitations of single natural components.
Solution Approach 2:
The natural materials in the patent serve multiple functions simultaneously. For example, loess acts as both a foam-breaking agent and a water purifier; plant surfactants provide both defoaming action and biodegradability; amino acids contribute to foam control and nutritional value for aquatic organisms. This multi-functionality ensures adequate defoaming performance while enhancing environmental benefits.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If loess is added to defoaming agent, then heavy metal adsorption is improved, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the defoaming function with the heavy metal adsorption function into a single integrated formulation. Loess is incorporated as a core component that simultaneously contributes to foam disruption through its porous structure and adsorbs heavy metals through its surface properties. This merging eliminates the need for separate treatment steps and simplifies the overall system despite the added functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The loess-based defoaming agent exhibits superior dispersing and defoaming capabilities, adsorbs heavy metals, emits far infrared rays for antibacterial effects, and is cost-effective, ensuring minimal environmental impact and promoting aquatic health.
Implementation Method 1
it has defoaming activity, the effect of adsorbing heavy metals from foam
Implementation Method 2
it emits far infrared rays to exhibit antibacterial effects that assist in the growth of fishes and aquatic organisms
Implementation Method 3
the most popular silicone defoaming agents are prepared by emulsifying silicone oil compounds
Data Source
AI summary
An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a functional defoaming agent composition, and more particularly to an environmentally-friendly defoaming agent composition containing loess. In an aspect, a loess-based, environmentally-friendly functional defoaming agent includes: 1-20 wt % loess; 10-30 wt % silicone resin having a kinematic viscosity of 10-50,000 cst; 1-5 wt % thickening agent; 1-10 wt % natural surfactant; 1-10 wt % water-purifying agent; and 60-80 wt % water. In another aspect, a loess-based, environmentally friendly functional defoaming agent includes: 1-20 wt % inorganic mixture of loess with at least one selected from among elvan, tourmaline and germanium; 10-30 wt % silicone resin having a kinematic viscosity of 10-50,000 cst; 1-5 wt % thickening agent; 1-10 wt % natural surfactant; 1-10 wt % water-purifying agent; and 60-80 wt % water.