DZ
Jiangnan University
Looks for preservatives that can replace benzisothiazolinone and validates them.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
Dish and kitchen care covers cleaning chemistry, preservatives and the substrates used to scrub and wipe. On Halo, the solutions cover preservatives and antimicrobial screening, computational formulation, cleaners from waste and plant feedstocks, and preservative and biocide alternatives. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Preservatives and antimicrobial screening
DZ
RV
Spectral Platforms · Startup
Screens the EPA List N quaternary ammonium compounds to find the best performer.
Fee-for-service (full service)In-development
JG
Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro · University
Rhamnolipids and plant-derived biosurfactants blended for antimicrobial effect.
Sponsored researchIn-development
Computational formulation
AW
Message-passing neural networks and molecular dynamics used together on formulation chemistry.
Early-stage
BZ
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Water-soluble degradable polymers pairing biodegradable polyethers with gemini surfactants.
Early-stage
Cleaners from waste and plant feedstocks
JA
Converts used cooking oil on site into a biodegradable cleaning and disinfecting detergent.
Co-developmentIn-development
Sergio Fernández
SOUJI ( Samsarapps s.l) · Startup
Cold saponification turns used vegetable oil into a multi-purpose cleaner in one step.
LicensingIn-development
Preservative and biocide alternatives
Sandun Fernando
Texas A&M University, College Station
Screening platform for biocides that avoid the isothiazolinone class.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
WL
IriDM · Startup
Botanical biocides formulated for all-purpose cleaners.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Scrubbers and cleaning substrates
AS
Anna University
Bio-based abrasives for scrubbing pads.
Co-developmentEarly-stage
MR
Vellore Institute of Technology · University
Bio-based polyurethane foam scrubber with higher abrasion resistance.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Surfactant and polymer chemistry
NL
Novvi LLC · Startup
Biobased alpha-olefin sulfonate surfactants built to match conventional AOS performance in household cleaners.
In-development
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Dish and kitchen care reaches from the detergent and its preservative to the sponge and the cloth. On Halo it spans six groups, including preservatives and antimicrobial screening, computational formulation, and cleaners from waste and plant feedstocks.
Stage of development. Work on dish & kitchen care on Halo is split between university programs and companies. 51% of the solutions are in market. Co-development and licensing are the usual partnering routes, and about 50% of the solutions that state terms offer pilot engagements.
Three trends in dish and kitchen care on Halo
Replacing isothiazolinone preservatives. Formulators are looking for preservatives that clear tightening restrictions on isothiazolinones. One candidate is ethylhexylglycerin as a direct replacement (R.V. College of Engineering). Another screens biocides outside the class altogether (Texas A&M University).
Cleaners from waste oil. Manufacturers are converting used cooking oil into detergent to cut raw-material cost. One process does the conversion on site (Souji). Another reaches a multi-purpose cleaner in a single cold-saponification step (SOUJI).
Bio-based scrubbing substrates. Suppliers are rebuilding the sponge and the pad from plant inputs. One offers bio-based abrasives for scrubbing pads (Anna University). Another builds a bio-based polyurethane foam scrubber with higher abrasion resistance (Vellore Institute of Technology).
187organizations
189solutions listed
56%from startups and companies
51%in market
Frequently asked questions
What is dish and kitchen care?
Dish and kitchen care covers the detergents, rinse aids and surface treatments used on cookware, dishware and kitchen surfaces. It spans enzymes and surfactants that work in short cold cycles, scale and film control, antimicrobial and food-contact-safe actives, and the concentrated or solid formats that cut packaging. Consumer goods and appliance manufacturers are the buyers.
What are examples of dish and kitchen care?
Five examples of dish and kitchen care solutions on Halo include:
- Looks for preservatives that can replace benzisothiazolinone and validates them. (Jiangnan University)
- Message-passing neural networks and molecular dynamics used together on formulation chemistry. (UhereBio)
- Converts used cooking oil on site into a biodegradable cleaning and disinfecting detergent. (Souji)
- Ethylhexylglycerin offered as a replacement for isothiazolinone preservatives. (R.V. College of Engineering)
- Bio-based abrasives for scrubbing pads. (Anna University)
What are the latest dish and kitchen care innovations?
The most recently updated dish and kitchen care solutions on Halo include:
- Biobased alpha-olefin sulfonate surfactants built to match conventional AOS performance in household cleaners. (Novvi LLC)
- Plant-based rhamnolipid biosurfactants deliver grease lifting and foam for dishwashing from renewable, biodegradable ingredients. (Unilever)
- Pre-soaked acidic pads sit on limescale under a film that stops evaporation, dissolving deposits so little scrubbing is needed. (alixma)
Which companies and suppliers are developing dish and kitchen care?
There are 187 organizations with dish and kitchen care solutions on Halo, 29 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are Jiangnan University, Spectral Platforms, and Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Most offer co-development or licensing. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find dish and kitchen care research partners?
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