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US 2024/0300866 A1Published application
Ochre-clay-phyllosilicate additive
OwnerMichael Mackenzie MINOGUEinventor
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method for producing a soil amendment composition through a process involving the addition of ochre, phyllosilicate, and clay to water in a reactor, followed by agitation to form a clay slurry, and concluding with a drying phase to achieve a specified moisture content. This composition may improve soil fertility, stabilize organic matter, and support environmental sustainability efforts.
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A method comprising:
- filling a reactor with water to a predetermined level;
- adding 1% to 50% by weight ochre, 1% to 50% by weight phyllosilicate, and 1% to 90% by weight clay to the reactor to form a mixture;
- agitating the mixture to form an aggregated clay slurry;
- and
- drying the aggregated clay slurry to form a soil amendment.
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A method for soil fortification comprising:
- filling a reactor with water to a predetermined level and adding to the reactor to form a mixture percentages of ochre, phyllosilicate, and clay within ranges of 1% to 50%, 1% to 50%, and 1% to 90% by weight, respectively, based on an analysis of soil characteristics of a target application area to determine specific soil deficiencies and environmental conditions;
- agitating the mixture in the reactor until the ochre, phyllosilicate, and clay are mixed to form a clay slurry;
- and
- drying the clay slurry to achieve a moisture content below 20%to form a soil amendment.
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A method for producing fertilizer comprising:
- filling a reactor with water to a predetermined level;
- adding to the water 1% to 50% by weight ochre, 1% to 50% by weight phyllosilicate, and 1% to 90% by weight clay to form a mixture;
- agitating the mixture to form an aggregated clay slurry;
- drying the aggregated clay slurry;
- and
- mixing the aggregated clay slurry with a biomass to form a fertilizer.
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