Natural ingredients for solving powder natural colorants dispersion problems
Introducing an optimized natural ingredient solution to enhance the dispersion of powdered natural colorants in aqueous systems. This approach uses defoaming agents, plant-based oils, and ethanol to stabilize and improve the colorant distribution, preventing clumping and degradation.
Overview
This solution focuses on enhancing the dispersion of powdered natural colorants in various aqueous systems using natural ingredients. By optimizing premixing conditions and incorporating defoaming agents, plant-based oils, and ethanol, the process ensures stable and efficient colorant distribution. This method addresses common issues such as clumping, uneven colorant dispersion, and degradation over time, providing an effective, low-cost, and natural alternative.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Optimization of premixing parameters including temperature, pH, and water-to-colorant ratio to enhance dispersion efficiency.
- Use of natural defoaming agents like vegetable oils and ethanol to reduce surface tension and prevent foam formation.
- Monitoring and adjusting conditions to prevent colorant degradation, ensuring long-lasting color stability.
Applications:
- Suitable for industries such as biogas, fermentation, and food processing where natural colorant stability is crucial.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 2, this technology is in the early stages of development. Ongoing research aims to validate and optimize the process for different aqueous systems within a two-year timeframe, supported by funding for materials, a student, and publication.
About Texas A&M University, College Station
Texas A&M University in College Station is a comprehensive public research university and the flagship of The Texas A&M University System, combining broad academic strengths with a strong applied‑research culture. Industry collaborates on the Texas A&M‑RELLIS campus—an integrated education, research and testing environment that supports large‑scale experimentation and proving grounds—and through the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s facilities in Bryan‑College Station. A statewide extension network connects university expertise to companies and communities across all Texas counties, enabling rapid piloting and deployment. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOE, USDA and DoD, alongside state and industry sponsorship. Texas A&M Innovation provides IP management, licensing and commercialization pathways across the system.
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