This invention ; relates to functional material design aimed at enhancing the performance of hygiene products. It addresses existing challenges by employing layers, coatings, and structural designs that minimize visible color changes following the absorption of menstrual fluid—thereby reducing the visibility of stains—while maintaining comfort, absorption rates, retention capabilities, and overall product performance. Potential approaches include the selective capture of red blood cells or hemoglobin, subsurface transport via multilayered architectures, optical scattering or opacity management, patterned surfaces, and the use of directional or gradient materials. Various methods can be implemented here. These include the use of binders, purification and separation polymers, nanoparticles, and applications leveraging high surface area and particle size effects, as well as the application of nanoporous structures, microspheres, and surface-modifying materials to the surface or intermediate layers of the pads; this facilitates the binding (or sequestration) of hemoglobin or blood cells to these structures, resulting in a cleaner surface appearance. In other words, these are specialized polymeric materials that—thanks to their charge properties and cross-linking architectures—selectively precipitate or retain hemoglobin or blood cells from whole blood without the need for biological antibodies. Consequently, they enable a cleaner and more hygienic user experience for sanitary pads. To address the aforementioned issues, I can propose a collaborative project or partnership focusing on reducing color change, increasing absorption rates, specifically capturing red blood cells or hemoglobin, creating layered structures, and managing multilayered subsurface transport.
Caykur, legally known as Cay Isletmeleri Genel Mudurlugu, is a state-owned economic enterprise in Turkey that operates as a major entity in the nation's tea industry. Headquartered in Rize, it manages a extensive infrastructure that includes numerous tea processing factories, regional marketing directorates, and the Ataturk Tea and Garden Cultures Research Institute. The organization is responsible for developing tea agriculture in line with national policies, purchasing a significant portion of tea produced in the region, and producing, marketing, importing, and exporting various tea products. It operates with a mandate to balance economic efficiency and profitability while supporting Turkey's agricultural sector.
As the leader in the Turkish tea market, Caykur plays a central role for tea producers and consumers across the country. It provides essential support to tea farmers, including the purchasing of raw tea leaves, and maintains a substantial share of the domestic dry tea market. The organization is subject to regulation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and has been part of the Turkey Wealth Fund since 2017. By overseeing the end-to-end process from agricultural development to industrial processing and commercial distribution, Caykur serves as a cornerstone of the regional economy in Eastern Anatolia and remains a critical provider of tea products within Turkey.