Biodegradable fiber-based plant pots and associated systems and methods
OwnerYiyun Zhang, Yoke Chunginventors
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Abstract
Biodegradable fiber-based plant pots and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a molded nursery pot for plants has a composition including a base material made of fiber and a moisture barrier configured to provide moisture resistance for the nursery pots. The composition can also include a wet strength additive that strengthens the nursery pots when exposed to wet conditions for extended periods of time, such as watering in a greenhouse during plant growth, and/or a dry strength additive configured to enhance the strength of the nursery pots in dry conditions. The composition can further include an antimicrobial additive configured to inhibit mold growth.
Claims20
A composition of a molded nursery pot for plants, the composition comprising;
- a base material comprising cellulose fiber;
- a moisture barrier configured to provide moisture resistance for the nursery pots;
- a wet strength additive configured to enhance a strength of the nursery pots when exposed to wet conditions;
- a dry strength additive configured to enhance the strength of the nursery pots in dry conditions;
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- an antimicrobial additive configured to prevent mold growth.
A slurry composition for manufacturing molded nursery pots for plants, the composition comprising;
- a base material comprising cellulose fiber;
- a moisture barrier;
- a wet strength additive;
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- a dry strength additive.
A process for manufacturing molded nursery pots for plants, the process comprising;
- mixing a base material and a moisture barrier to form a first mixture, wherein the base material comprises comprising cellulose fiber;
- adding a wet strength additive and a dry strength additive to the first mixture to form a second mixture;
- adding an antimicrobial additive to the second mixture to form a third mixture;
- wet molding the third mixture under heat and/or pressure to produce a plurality of nursery pots;
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- drying the plurality of nursery pots to produce finished molded nursery pots.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.