OA19659A

OA19659A - Method for stimulation and enhancement of processes of reduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances present in soils and/or waters, by treatment with mixture of enhanced mineral powders.

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Publication number: OA19659A
Application number: OA1201900128
Authority: OA
Inventors: Enzo NASTATI
Original assignee: Eureka Ricerca E Soluzioni Globali Societa' Cooperativa
Priority date: 2016-10-07
Filing date: 2017-10-06
Publication date: 2020-12-31

Abstract

A method is described for preparing a product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of reduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are present in soils and/or waters, the method comprising the following steps: a first step comprising: - preparing a totally natural mineral substance based on Magnesium Potassium Sulphate, - "activating" said mineral substance by mixing it for a time of 3' 23", with a tolerance of plus-minus 10 seconds; a second step comprising: - making an organic-base product obtained by burying bovine manure inserted in cow horns into weakly calcareous soil (pH 7.5-8.0) for a period lasting from the autumn to the following spring; - thereafter, dynamizing said organic-base product by mixing a part thereof into 99 parts of distilled water, thereby obtaining a liquid substance; - said dynamization comprising a first active phase of succussions for 60 seconds, followed by a pause of 80 seconds, in turn followed by a second active phase of succussions for additional 60 seconds, - said liquid substance is then diluted again with distilled water in a proportion of 1 to 99 and then further dynamized with said succussions followed by pauses, repeated 5 more times; a third step comprising: - combining the product obtained in the first step with the product obtained in the second step, in a proportion of 1 ml of product of the second step for 1 kg of product of the first step; - "activating" said combination by mixing it for a period of 5' 25" (with a tolerance of plus-minus 10 seconds), thereby obtaining said product adapted for stimulation and enhancement. <img file="OA19659A_A0001.tif"/> Fig. 1

Description

Magnésium Potassium Sulphate, activating said minerai substance by mixing it for a time of 3' 23, with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds; a second step comprising: - making an organic-base product obtained by burying bovine manure inserted in cow horns into weakly calcareous soil (pH 7.5-8.0) for a period lasting from the autumn to the following spring; - thereafter, dynamizing said organic-base product by mixing a part thereof into 99 parts of distilled water, thereby obtaining a liquid substance; - said dynamization comprising a first active phase of succussions for 60 seconds, followed by a pause of 80 seconds, in turn followed by a second active phase of succussions for additional 60 seconds, said liquid substance is then diluted again with distilled water in a proportion of 1 to 99 and then further dynamized with said succussions followed by pauses, repeated 5 more times; a third step comprising :

of processes of réduction, transformation and soils and/or waters, by treatment with mixture of thereby obtaining said product adapted for stimulation and enhancement.

- combining the product obtained in the first step with the product obtained in the second step, in a proportion of 1 ml of product of the second step for 1 kg of product of the first step; - activating said combination by mixing it for a period of 5' 25 (with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds),

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METHOD FOR STIMULATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF PROCESSES OF REDUCTION, TRANSFORMATION AND METABOLIZATION OF POLLUTING SUBSTANCES PRESENT IN SOILS AND/OR WATERS, BYTREATMENT WITH MIXTURE OF ENHANCED MINERAL POWDERS

DESCRIPTION

Field of the invention

The présent invention relates to a method for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters through treatment with a mixture of enhanced minerai powders.

Background art

It is generally recognized that natural processes of self-purification and self-detoxication occur in a healthy and vital organism. This is true for every living being, whether human or animal or vegetable, in agricultural soil and in water: when the latter is subject to run-off and oxygénation processes, self-purification phenomena arise.

It is believed that this state of natural vitality is a conséquence of a process of activation of metabolic functions induced in the soil by humidified organic substances and induced in the water by oxygénation, thus promoting the élimination of foreign and noxious matters and ingrédients, such as the above-mentioned pollutants.

In order to address the problem of the presence of pollutants in the soil, soil “washing” Systems hâve been developed and are currently in use for washing away and removing the polluting contents, but these Systems cannot solve the root of the problem, since they can only temporarily reduce the phenomenon for a short period of time without inducing any long-lasting action, so that, if exposition to the polluting source continues, the washing process will hâve to be repeated over time. It must also be underlined that such a process only “moves” the problem from one site to another.

Also the known process called chélation does not solve the problem of the presence of undesired substances, since it solely blocks the pollutant’s capability of interaction with other éléments; paradoxically, this process keeps the pollutant unaltered over time.

Summary of the invention i

It is therefore one object of the présent invention to propose a method for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters through treatment with a mixture of enhanced minerai powders, which method is aimed at overcoming the above-mentioned drawbacks.

The présent invention relates to a spécifie treatment, divided into several steps and directed towards enhancing self-demolition properties useful for the réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances of minerai, Chemical and organic origin that may be found in soils and/or waters.

The main ingrédient, which is the container of the properties that are essential for said enhancement, is a mixture of minerai powders based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate, which is subjected to a particular treatment and enhancement and is then appropriately diluted for being introduced into said soils and waters in order to promote an enhancement of their naturel self-regeneration properties. Ail this is aimed at restoring a naturel organic balance, wherein the presence of pollutants is no longer so significant as to inhibit the use of said soils and water for agricultural or other allowed purposes.

The method of the invention allows activating a process of autogenous molecular disaggregation of the pollutants, so as to reduce the measurable amount thereof to a level below a harmful threshold where the productivity of the soils and their cultures, or any other allowed use thereof, is impaired or jeopardized. The method uses wholly naturel ingrédients, processes and components, so that it can:

• stimulate the natural microbiologie balance, and hence also the autogenous capability of restoring the natural and functional balances of soils and waters;

• prevent any undesired reaction or effect of the proposed solution.

This stimulation and enhancement method is the resuit of in-depth research that resulted in the détection of the high capability of said treated minerai rock mixture of stimulating, supporting and reinforcing the biological processes of a complex organism such as soil and water that lead to disaggregation and/or metabolization of pollutants of different origin and species.

This results in an important action for supporting and reinforcing the natural self-defense capabilities of soil and water, which, when stimulated by the introduction of said minerai mixture, can thus develop a significantly enhanced pollutant abatement process, whereas without the aid of such a product the soil and water affected by high pollutant contents would not be able to reduce and/or eliminate the noxious effects of the pollutants upon the cultures.

It is one object of the présent invention to provide a method for preparing a product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, as set out in claim 1.

It is another object of the présent invention to provide a method for preparing a product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, as set out in claim 8.

It is a further obj ect of the présent invention to provide a product obtained by means of a method as set out in claim 1 or 8.

It is yet another object of the présent invention to provide a soil treatment that uses a product obtained by means of a method as set out in claim 1 or 8.

It is a particular object of the présent invention to provide a method for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters through treatment with a mixture of enhanced minerai powders as set out in the daims, which are an intégral part of the présent description.

Brief description of the drawings

Further objects and advantages of the présent invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of some embodiments thereof, supplied merely by way of non-limiting example with reference to Figure 1, which illustrâtes an embodiment of a “carboy-shaped” vessel, and from the following description of the oscillating dynamization process.

Detailed description of some embodiments

It is one object of the invention to provide a method for preparing a product for treating soils (such as loam, earth or the like) and/or waters (spring water, flowing water or rain water) via introduction of a mixture of minerais based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate, suitably enriched by treatment and enhancement through a composted organic substance, and comprises various préparation and activity steps as described below.

A first step comprises preparing a totally natural minerai substance to be subsequently treated in a spécifie manner to improve its biological and functional stimulation properties and powers.

This natural minerai substance based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate preferably has the following composition:

Potassium Sulphate (K2SO4)	50.5%
Magnésium Sulphate (MgSO4)	30.5%
Other Sulphates (CaSO4, etc.)	1.5%
Chlorides (KC1, NaCl)	5.5%
Water of crystallization (H2O)	12%
Cl	<= 3%

Said minerai substance is “activated” by mechanical mixing for a time of 3’ 23” (with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds), carried out with an industrial powder mixer;

The mixer may consist of a normal concrète mixer, e.g. having a capacity of 250 liters, tuming at a speed of 15 to 25 révolutions per minute.

A second step of the method provides for making an organic-base product that will then be appropriately combined with said mixture of minerais based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate.

This organic-base product is obtained by burying bovine manure inserted in cow homs, preferably to a depth of 100-120 cm, into weakly calcareous soil (pH 7.5-8.0), in the autumn season, in accordance with the technique developed in biodynamic agriculture for making the préparation known as “hom manure”. In spring, the product will be sufficiently mature and ready for use. The total burying period is approx. 4-6 months.

At the end of the maturing process, one part of this mass is dynamized into 99 parts of distilled water, preferably by using a per se known carboy-shaped vessel (see Fig. 1).

With reference to Figure 1, said dynamization occurs according to the following process.

A first dynamization is carried out for 60 seconds, followed by a pause of 80 seconds, in tum followed by a second enhancement dynamization for additional 60 seconds.

During the 60-second “active phases”, the product is subjected to spécifie “succussions” (rhythmic shaking) at a rhythm of 72 succussions per minute, with an oscillation of 60°.

A succussion is an action that imparts a strong agitation in the liquid mass contained in the vessel, thus detennining conditions in which infinité vortices are formed in the mass due to the 60° oscillating motion applied to the mass, which motion causes the formation of “harmonie figures of eight”.

At the end of this dynamization step, the resulting liquid substance is diluted again with distilled water in a proportion of 1 to 99, and then further enhanced by repeating the same rhythm, time and modes as used in the first succussion.

This procedure is then repeated 5 more times with the same proportions and rhythms, for a total succussion and enhancement process consisting of 7 times/steps.

For this step to give the best results, the vessel in which ail succussion operations are carried out should preferably hâve a “carboy” shape as previously described, so that the succussion will cause the formation of a “lemniscate” (also referred to as “harmonie figure of eight ) motion within the mass. The vessel should be positioned horizontally and undergo a constant oscillation by 60 degrees.

A third step of the method provides for combining the product of the first step with the product of the second step.

The above-described liquid product obtained in the second step (distilled water with minimal traces of organic substance of bovine manure) is inserted into the mixture of minerai powders based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate in the following proportions: 1 ml of enhanced liquid substance for 1 kg of Magnésium Potassium Sulphate. The latter will hâve already been activated by mechanical mixing as explained with reference to the first step.

This is followed by mixing, by means of a mechanical mixer, the Magnésium Potassium Sulphate powder, combined with the enhanced liquid substance of the second step, for 5’ 25” (with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds) for the purpose of optimizing the union and activation thereof.

When mixing is complété, the product is ready for use and can be appropriately packaged. This product can be defined as a generic depolluting agent.

According to a method of use of said product, it is diluted into water in the proportion of 1kg in 200-250 liters of drinking water and then scattered or introduced into the soil, preferably in fine drops, in a dose of 1-10 kg per hectare, depending on the gravity of the pollution, which may be caused by organic substances, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, chlorine compounds, or the like. In the case of watersheds, the dose will be 1-10 kg of product per 10-50 m³ of water, depending on the type and gravity of the pollution. This will allow the soil or water self-depollution process to be activated in an organic and wholly natural manner.

After the application of the product defined as a generic depolluting agent, the polluting contents will decrease till 50% within two months and till 80% within three months.

In the case of eco-compatible agriculture, the effect can be considered to remain stable over time. In the case of conventional agriculture, i.e. an agricultural practice that makes use of synthesized Chemical substances, the effect may only last one year.

Wherever the soil or water is exposed to a spécifie pollution, whether Chemical, organic, etc., that requires spécifie, more incisive depolluting actions, the method may include, in the préparation of the final composition of the product, the following additional steps.

Some non-limiting examples of spécifie polluting substances are:

- Inorganic compounds, such as Arsenic, Béryllium, Cadmium, Cobalt, total Chromium, Chromium VI, Mercury;

- Plant protection products, such as Alachlor, Aldrin, Atrazine, Dioxins and Furans, PCDD summation, PCDF (T.E. conversion), PCB;

- Parasiticides, such as DDD, DDT, DDE, Dieldrin, Endrin;

- Others, e.g. Asbestos (A libers >10 mm).

The product prepared in the above-described three steps is then complemented with a further spécifie product derived from the spécifie polluting substance, obtained in accordance with the procedure described below.

In a fourth step, a spécifie product is obtained by dynamizing 1 part of the polluting substance to be treated into 99 parts of distilled water.

Said dynamization shall occur in accordance with the process already described for the product obtained in the second step, starting from a time period of 60 seconds, followed by a pause of 80 seconds and by a second enhancement period of additional 60 seconds.

During the 60-second “active phases”, the product is subjected to spécifie “succussions” (rhythmic shaking) at a rhythm of 72 succussions per minute, according to the abovedescribed procedure.

For this step to give the best results, as already described with reference to the second step, the vessel in which ail succussion operations are camed out should preferably hâve a “carboy” shape, so that the succussion will cause the formation of a “lemniscate” (also referred to as “harmonie figure of eight”) motion within the mass. The vessel should be positioned horizontally and undergo a constant oscillation by 60 degrees.

In a fifth step of the method, the product of the fourth step is combined with the product obtained in the third step in a proportion of 1 part of product of the fourth step and 2 parts of product of the third step.

In a sixth step, the product of the fifth step is introduced into the above-described minerai mixture based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate.

The above-described liquid product obtained in the fifth step is inserted into the mixture of minerai powders based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate in the following proportions: 110 ml of enhanced liquid substance for 1 kg of product based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate, depending on the gravity of the pollution. The Magnésium Potassium Sulphate will hâve already been activated by mechanical mixing as explained above with reference to the generic depolluting agent.

This is then followed by mechanical mixing of the Magnésium Potassium Sulphate powder combined with the enhanced liquid substance obtained in the fifth step for 4’ 08” (with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds) by means of an industrial powder mixer in accordance with above-described procedure for the purpose of optimizing the union and activation thereof.

When mixing is complété, the product is ready for use and can be appropriately packaged. This product can be defined as a spécifie depolluting agent.

The product must be used as follows: it is diluted into water in the proportion of 1kg in 200-250 liters of drinking water and then scattered or introduced into the soil, preferably in fine drops, in a dose of 1-10 kg per hectare, depending on the type and gravity of the pollution. In the case of watersheds, the dose will be 1-10 kg of product per 10-50 m³ of water, depending on the type and gravity of the pollution. This will allow the soil or water self-depollution process to be activated in an organic and wholly natural manner.

After the application of the product defined as a spécifie depolluting agent, the polluting contents will decrease by 50% within two months and by 80% within three months.

In the case of eco-compatible agriculture, the effect can be considered to remain stable over time. In the case of conventional agriculture, i.e. an agricultural practice that makes use of synthesized Chemical substances, the effect may only last one year

The above-described non-limiting example of embodiment may be subject to variations without departing from the protection scope of the présent invention, including ail équivalent implémentations known to a man skilled in the art.

The éléments and features shown in the various preferred embodiments may be combined together without however departing from the protection scope of the présent invention From the above description, those skilled in the art will be able to produce the object of the invention without introducing any further construction details.

Claims

1. Method for preparing a product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, the method comprising the following steps: a first step comprising:

- preparing a totally natural minerai substance based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate, - “activating” said minerai substance by mixing it for a time of 3’ 23”, with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds;

a second step comprising:

- making an organic-base product obtained by burying bovine manure inserted in cow homs into weakly calcareous soil (pH 7.5-8.0) for a period lasting from the autumn to the following spring;

- thereafter, dynamizing said organic-base product by mixing a part thereof into 99 parts of distilled water, thereby obtaining a liquid substance;

- said dynamization comprising a first active phase of succussions for 60 seconds, followed by a pause of 80 seconds, in tum followed by a second active phase of succussions for additional 60 seconds,

- said liquid substance is then diluted again with distilled water in a proportion of 1 to 99 and then further dynamized with said succussions followed by pauses, repeated 5 more times;

a third step comprising:

- combining the product obtained in the first step with the product obtained in the second step, in a proportion of 1 ml of product of the second step for 1 kg of product of the first step;

- “activating” said combination by mixing it for a period of 5’ 25” (with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds), thereby obtaining said product adapted for stimulation and enhancement.

2. Method according to claim 1, wherein said totally natural minerai substance based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate comprises:

Potassium Sulphate (K2SO4) 50.5% Magnésium Sulphate (MgSO4) 30.5% Other Sulphates (CaSO4, etc.) 1.5% Chlorides (KC1, NaCl) 5.5% Water of crystallization (H2O) 12% Cl <=3%

3. Method according to claim 1, wherein said bovine manure inserted in cow homs is buried to a depth of 100-120 cm, and said period from the autumn to the following spring lasts 4-6 months.

4. Method according to claim 1, wherein said succussion comprises agitation in a carboy-shaped vessel, with a “lemniscate” or “harmonie figure of eight motion oscillating by60°.

5. Method according to claim 1, wherein said mechanical mixer consists of a concrète mixer having a capacity of 250 litres and tuming at a speed of 15 to 25 révolutions per minute.

6. Product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, characterized in that it is obtained through a method according to any one of the preceding claims, and in that it comprises said “activated” totally natural minerai substance based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate, and said organic-base product obtained by burying bovine manure inserted in cow homs into weakly calcareous soil (pH 7.5-8.0) for a period lasting from the autumn to the following spring.

7. Method adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, the method comprising the following steps:

- diluting said product adapted for stimulation and enhancement, as claimed in claim 6, into water in a proportion of 1 kg in 200-250 litres of drinking water;

- scattering said dilution into the soil in a dose of 1-10 kg per hectare, depending on the gravity of the pollution; and/or

- scattering said dilution into watersheds in a dose of 1-10 kg of product per 10-50 m³ of water, depending on the gravity of the pollution.

8. Method for preparing a product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, as claimed in any one of daims 1 to 5, the method comprising the following additional steps:

a fourth step, wherein a spécifie product is obtained by dynamizing 1 part of the polluting substance into 99 parts of distilled water, said dynamization occurring as in said second step;

a fïfth step, wherein the product of the fourth step is combined with the product obtained in the third step in a proportion of 1 part of product of the fourth step and 2 parts of product of the third step;

a sixth step, wherein the product of the fïfth step is inserted into said totally natural minerai substance based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate in the following proportions: 1-10 ml of enhanced liquid substance per 1 kg of product based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate, depending on the gravity of the pollution, said totally natural minerai substance based on Magnésium Potassium Sulphate being activated as in the first step for a time of 4’ 08” (with a tolérance of plus-minus 10 seconds), thereby obtaining a second product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of réduction processes.

9. Product adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, characterized in that it is obtained through a method as claimed in claim 8.

10. Method adapted for stimulation and enhancement of processes of réduction, transformation and metabolization of polluting substances that are présent in soils and/or waters, the method comprising the following steps:

- diluting said product adapted for stimulation and enhancement, as claimed in claim 9, into water in a proportion of 1 kg in 200-250 litres of drinking water;