Natural Abrasive Hydrogel Cleaning Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning compositions for hard surfaces face challenges with abrasive effectiveness due to the use of unsustainable plastic particles, which are not biodegradable and can accumulate in the environment, and natural materials like fruit peels lack sufficient hardness for effective cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A composition combining a surfactant with a natural material having a specific density of 1 to 4 and Mohs hardness of 4 to 6, embedded in hydrogel particles, providing a good abrasive effect while avoiding the drawbacks of plastic particles and ensuring gentle cleaning of sensitive surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If plastic particles are used as abrasives, then abrasive effectiveness is improved, but environmental sustainability deteriorates due to non-biodegradability and microplastic accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from synthetic plastic to natural materials with specific density (1-4 g/cm³) and hardness (Mohs 4-6) ranges, achieving both effective abrasion and environmental compatibility through controlled parameter selection
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite system by embedding natural abrasive particles within hydrogel particles, combining the hard abrasive material with a soft, water-soluble matrix that enhances dispersion and prevents aggregation, thereby maintaining abrasive effectiveness while improving environmental sustainability
2Object-affected harmful factors
If natural materials like fruit peels are used as abrasives, then environmental sustainability is improved, but abrasive effectiveness deteriorates due to insufficient hardness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent selects and modifies natural materials to meet specific hardness (Mohs 4-6) and density (1-4 g/cm³) parameters, transforming ordinary soft natural materials into effective abrasives that maintain environmental compatibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent embeds natural abrasive particles in a hydrogel matrix, creating a composite structure where the hydrogel provides structural support and delivers the abrasive particles effectively to the surface being cleaned, thereby enhancing the abrasive performance of soft natural materials
3Strength
If high density abrasive particles are used, then abrasive effectiveness is improved, but dispersion and stability in liquid composition deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite structure where dense abrasive particles are embedded within low-density hydrogel particles, allowing the overall composite to have reduced effective density and improved dispersion while maintaining the hard abrasive core for effective cleaning
Solution Approach 2:
The hydrogel acts as an intermediary carrier that facilitates the dispersion of dense abrasive particles in liquid composition, preventing aggregation and ensuring stable distribution throughout the cleaning product
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 composition achieves a balanced abrasive effect, ensuring effective cleaning without damaging surfaces and maintaining environmental sustainability by using biodegradable natural materials, with improved dispersion and stability in liquid compositions.
Implementation Method 1
Cleaning agents, particularly hand dishwashing detergents, require not only the cleaning power of surfactants and chemical components, but also an additional performance component that arises from physical action: abrasion
Implementation Method 2
the natural material is furthermore embedded in hydrogel particles according to the invention
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one surfactant and at least one natural material with low density and sufficient hardness.