MultiFIber hair-product interaction simulation platform

Overview

MultiFIber is an innovative simulation platform designed to model and optimize the interactions between hair and cosmetic products. By employing multiscale models that span from the macroscale to the molecular scale, MultiFIber provides a comprehensive understanding of product adhesion, penetration, and surface interaction with hair. This platform is essential for developing hair care products that effectively interact with hair fibers, considering factors such as porosity, hydration status, and surface forces.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Multiscale modeling from macroscale to molecular scale
• Integration of physical and chemical processes in hair-product interactions
• Dynamic surface adsorption models for adhesion and penetration analysis
• Consideration of surface forces, including hydrophilicity, steric and electrostatic forces
• Evaluation of hair characteristics such as epicuticle lipid coverage and porosity

Technology readiness level

Currently at Technology Readiness Level 3, MultiFIber has been validated through theoretical modeling and is undergoing further development to incorporate real-world product testing and optimization. Future plans include extending the model for molecular simulations and integrating with physics-based models for enhanced accuracy.