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Photoactivated polymeric stain removal agents: HenkelRecent Research Landscape

Stubborn organic stains resist standard surfactants, leading to poor cleaning performance. These innovations engineer specific polymer-dye architectures to trigger oxidative dirt release upon light exposure.

What technical problems is Henkel addressing in Photoactivated polymeric stain removal agents?

Persistent surface biofilm adhesion

(12)evidences

Strong chemical bonding between hydrophobic soils and textile fibers prevents standard surfactant removal. Overcoming this adhesion allows for effective cleaning at lower temperatures or with reduced mechanical agitation.

Textile appearance degradation

(8)evidences

Mechanical and chemical stress during laundering causes irreversible damage to fabric integrity. Preventing fiber weakening maintains garment longevity and structural stability.

Inadequate low temperature stain oxidation

(3)evidences

Standard cleaning agents fail to eliminate resilient pathogens and bio-burden during the wash cycle. Effective decontamination prevents cross-infection and material degradation.