Title:
STABILISATION OF IRON-IMPREGNATED BIOMASS IN STORAGE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006100483
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An improved method for inhibiting variable yeast and mould growth and heating during storage of iron-impregnated biomass involves the supplementary application of appropriate combinations of fungistatic, fungicidal organic acid preservatives and other preventative measures in combination with iron impregnation of biomass. According to the improved methodology described herein, an iron impregnation process and additional inhibitors of microbial activity are used in combination with fine control of water content to reduce mould growth, heating and associated composting of processed biomass during storage. The improved methodology has been developed to increase the commercial value and saleability of products made from iron-impregnated biomass through greater stability and consistency of products in storage. The improved process makes it possible to store a processed biomass for up to 12 months without deterioration. The improved methodology can also advantageously remove the prior requirement for an intermediate storage period before packaging allowing the new process to be applied as a continuous throughput or batch production method. The iron impregnation of biomass treatment process can additionally be applied to the on-farm treatment of crop biomass prior to incorporation in farm soils or spreading as a mulch on farmland to increase the storage of carbon in agricultural ecosystems as a tool for increasing the sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Inventors:
WHITELEY GEOFFREY MICHAEL (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/GB2006/001056
Publication Date:
November 16, 2006
Filing Date:
March 22, 2006
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WHITELEY GEOFFREY MICHAEL (GB)
International Classes:
C09K17/52; A01G13/02; A23K3/03; C05F9/04
Foreign References:
| FR2233002A1 | 1975-01-10 | |||
| US20050039508A1 | 2005-02-24 | |||
| US6293045B1 | 2001-09-25 | |||
| EP1116434A1 | 2001-07-18 |
Other References:
DATABASE WPI Section Ch Week 200003, Derwent World Patents Index; Class D13, AN 2000-031373, XP002371202
DATABASE WPI Section Ch Week 200219, Derwent World Patents Index; Class D13, AN 2002-140692, XP002371203
DATABASE WPI Section Ch Week 200219, Derwent World Patents Index; Class D13, AN 2002-140692, XP002371203
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