Aragonite Based Ground Covering
AssigneesCalcean Minerals and Materials, LLC, Nant Holdings IP, LLC
InventorsHarold Meherg, Anthony Myers, Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Abstract
Compositions and methods are presented in which aragonite, and especially oolitic aragonite particles are used as infill material in an artificial turf structure or as sub-growth substrate for natural grass. Advantageously, oolitic aragonite particles provide: a superior microporous surface for effective water saturation to impart thermal control and environmental compatibility; ammonia neutralization of urine by reducing urea hydrolysis with the free calcium presented in the aragonite particles; and aragonite particle uniformity allowing for reduced compaction and desirable water draining.
Claims7
1-14. (canceled)
A method of neutralizing ammonia from urine in an artificial turf structure, comprising:
- providing an artificial turf structure that comprises a plurality of turf fibers coupled to a backing;
- and
- at least partially filling a space between the turf fibers with a plurality of micronized oolitic aragonite particles;
- wherein the micronized oolitic aragonite particles provide reactive calcium to thereby suppress ammonia volatilization from urea hydrolysis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.