Microbial Supernatant Fire Extinguishing Composition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional fire extinguishing agents, such as aqueous potassium carbonate (APC) compositions, are effective but pose safety risks to users and the environment due to their high pH levels and are not environmentally friendly, while existing solutions lack non-toxic and biodegradable alternatives that can also promote plant health post-fire.

Innovation Solution

Development of dry and liquid compositions comprising treated, fermented microbial supernatants and non-ionic surfactants, which are biodegradable, non-toxic, and safe for humans, mammals, and the environment, and can be used to extinguish fires and promote plant health by removing heat, fuel, or oxidizer sources without toxic chemicals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If aqueous potassium carbonate (APC) containing extinguishing agents are used, then fire extinguishing effectiveness is improved, but safety for users and environment deteriorates due to high pH levels

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefire extinguishing effectivenessVSAvoidsafety for users and environment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by replacing APC with treated microbial supernatant that has neutral to slightly acidic pH (7-8), fundamentally altering the chemical properties while maintaining fire extinguishing effectiveness through different mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses composite formulations combining treated microbial supernatant with surfactants and other compatible components to achieve both effective fire suppression and environmental safety, creating a multi-component system that balances performance and safety

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If conventional fire extinguishing agents are used, then fire can be extinguished, but environmental friendliness deteriorates due to toxicity and non-biodegradability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefire extinguishing capabilityVSAvoidenvironmental toxicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs biodegradable treated microbial supernatant that decomposes naturally in the environment, replacing persistent synthetic chemicals with organic materials that break down into harmless substances, thereby eliminating long-term environmental pollution

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention converts the potential harm of microbial byproducts into beneficial treated supernatant containing nutrients and protective substances that are safe for the environment and even beneficial for plants, transforming a potentially harmful process into a beneficial one

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Reliability

If APC containing extinguishing agents are used, then fire spread prevention is improved, but adaptability to different fire types and environments deteriorates due to chemical limitations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefire spread preventionVSAvoidadaptability to different fire types

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent develops a universal fire extinguishing composition based on treated microbial supernatant that can effectively address multiple fire types and conditions through its multi-functional properties including cooling, suffocation, and plant-promoting effects, replacing single-function chemical formulations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 compositions effectively extinguish fires, prevent reheat and fire spread, and promote plant health by being biodegradable and non-toxic, providing a safer and more environmentally friendly solution for fire extinguishment.

Implementation Method 1

The compositions effectively extinguish fires, prevent reheat and fire spread

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCooling: Cooling

Implementation Method 2

Particular APC containing extinguishing agents also contain a synthetic surfactant in order to lower the surface tension thereof and improve the wetting property on combustible materials

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSurfactant action: Surfactant

Implementation Method 3

The treated, fermented microbial supernatant includes bio-nutrients, minerals and amino acids

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFermentation: Fermentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250099797A1Non-Toxic Fire Extinguishing Compositions, Devices and Methods of Using Same

Publication Date: 2025.03.27 NEOZYME INTERNATIONAL INC

AI summary

The present specification discloses nontoxic fire extinguishing agent compositions, devices, methods and uses of same that are safe for both users and the environment. In particular examples, the nontoxic fire extinguishing agent comprises a microbial supernatant.