Compositions and Methods of Biologically Cemented Structures for Marine Applications
AssigneeBiomason, Inc.
InventorsGinger K. Dosier, J. Michael Dosier, Steven W. McAllister
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Abstract
The invention is directed to kits, compositions, tools and methods for biologically cemented structures. More particularly, the invention is directed to materials and methods for the farming of bivalves, such as oysters and clams, and also other marine and fresh water invertebrates such as sponges, and other commercially worthwhile sessile organisms. The kits, compositions, tools and methods of the invention are also applied to erosion control of beaches and underwater surfaces, for the formation of foundations such as footings for pier supports, marine walls and other desirable structures.
Claims38
A fabric containing:
- spores of urease-producing cells, urease-producing cells, and/or urease enzymes;
- and
- a chemical attractant, a nutrient and/or another organic or inorganic material that promotes growth and/or development of an organism.
A method for the manufacture of a fabric comprising:
- providing a fabric;
- contacting the fabric with spores of urease-producing bacteria;
- contacting the fabric with a chemical attractant, a nutrient and/or another organic or inorganic material that promotes growth and/or development of an organism;
- and
- placing the fabric in an aqueous solution containing a nitrogen source and a calcium source.
A fabric containing a chemical attractant, a nutrient and/or another organic or inorganic material that promotes growth and/or development of an organism, spores of urease-producing cells, urease-producing cells, and/or urease enzymes, wherein the fabric is stiffened with calcite and/or polymorphs of calcium carbonate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.