Perfume Particles with Carbon Capture Carrier
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for perfume particles that offer improved fragrance performance, stability, and environmental profile without compromising consumer satisfaction, while also addressing climate change by reducing carbon emissions through the use of carbon capture technology.
Innovation Solution
Perfume particles comprising at least 10 wt.% of a carrier material with ethoxylate units and carbon derived from carbon capture, which provides improved stability and fragrance profile, allowing consumers to identify eco-friendly products while maintaining existing fragrance profiles, and reducing atmospheric carbon emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional perfume particles are used, then fragrance performance is maintained, but environmental impact increases due to carbon emissions from fossil fuel-based materials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by incorporating carbon capture-derived materials (such as CO2 converted to methanol or ethanol) into the perfume particle formulation. This substitution of fossil fuel-based carbon sources with captured carbon reduces atmospheric carbon emissions while maintaining the fragrance performance through controlled composition ratios and material selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates composite perfume particles combining conventional fragrance ingredients with carbon capture-derived materials. This composite approach allows the integration of eco-friendly carbon sources (from carbonation processes) with traditional perfume components, achieving both environmental benefits and reliable fragrance performance through synergistic material combination.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If eco-friendly products with reduced carbon impact are used, then environmental profile improves, but fragrance stability and aesthetic performance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies compositional parameters by optimizing the ratio and type of carbon capture-derived materials used in the perfume particle. By controlling factors such as molecular weight distribution, carbon content percentage, and material purity, the formulation achieves stable fragrance performance while maintaining an improved environmental profile from reduced carbon footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces intermediary substances or additives that facilitate the integration of carbon capture materials into the perfume matrix. These intermediaries may act as stabilizers, carriers, or compatibility agents that bridge the gap between eco-friendly carbon-based materials and traditional fragrance components, ensuring stable performance without compromising environmental benefits.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If carbon capture materials are integrated into perfume particles, then environmental impact reduces, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the manufacturing process into distinct modules: carbon capture material production, perfume ingredient preparation, mixing/formulation, and particle formation. This segmentation allows each stage to be optimized independently, simplifying the overall manufacturing complexity by enabling specialized equipment and processes for carbon capture materials while maintaining standard perfume manufacturing practices for the final product.
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AI summary
A perfume particle composition comprising: a) at least 10 wt. % of a carrier material which comprises at least one ethoxylate unit and at least one carbon derived from carbon capture: b) perfume ingredients. 5