Formed three-dimensional matrix and associated coating providing modulated release of volatile compositions
Described are bonding modulating coatings configured to provide an improved release profile of a volatile composition from a scent reservoir, wherein the modulating coating includes a barrier substance configured to hinder the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The modulating coating also includes a hygroscopic substance that facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating. The barrier substance and hygroscopic substance are mixed in a proportion such that the modulating coating provides a bonding action between adjacent scent reservoirs and may be formulated to maintain bonding even under the application of heat. The bonding modulating coating may then be used to bond a number of scent reservoirs together into a larger, three-dimensional matrix to provide improved scent retention and longevity.
1. An aggregate article comprising:
a plurality of scent reservoirs comprising an absorbent matrix material, the plurality of scent reservoirs constructed into a three-dimensional matrix via a modulating coating bonding between the plurality of scent reservoirs;
a volatile composition, wherein at least some of the volatile composition is located in the internal structure absorbent matrix material;
wherein the modulating coating also substantially covers each of the plurality of scent reservoirs and comprises a barrier substance and hygroscopic silica having a diameter ranging from 1 nm to 100 nm;
wherein the barrier substance hinders a release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating; and
wherein the hygroscopic silica facilitates the release of the volatile composition through the modulating coating.
2. The aggregate article of claim 1 , wherein the barrier substance comprises liquid starch.
3. The aggregate article of claim 1 , wherein the modulating coating is configured to resist temperatures higher than ambient and to resist direct heating.
4. The aggregate article of claim 3 , wherein a wet weight ratio of the barrier substance to the hygroscopic silica is at least one of approximately 75:25 and approximately 25:75.
5. The aggregate article of claim 3 , wherein the modulating coating comprises approximately 45 to 60 percent barrier substance by wet weight.
6. The aggregate article of claim 3 , wherein the modulating coating comprises approximately 40 to 55 percent hygroscopic substance by wet weight.
7. The aggregate article of claim 3 , wherein a wet weight ratio of the barrier substance to the hygroscopic silica is approximately 55:45.
8. The aggregate article of claim 1 , wherein:
the plurality of scent reservoirs comprises at least one scent reservoir selected from the group consisting of wound paper, extruded pulp, wood chips, fiber bundles, and ceramic chunks;
at least some of the volatile composition is located within the modulating coating; and
the modulating coating further comprises water that is absorbed or adsorbed to the hygroscopic silica.
9. An aggregate article comprising:
a plurality of scent reservoirs comprising an absorbent matrix comprising pores;
a volatile composition, wherein at least some of the volatile composition is located in the pores;
a modulating coating distributed on exterior surfaces of the plurality of scent reservoirs and comprising a barrier substance and hygroscopic silica having a diameter ranging from 1 nm to 100 nm;
wherein the modulating coating is formulated to provide a heat resistant bond between the plurality of scent reservoirs; and
wherein the modulating coating regulates a release rate of the volatile composition located in the pores.