Granular Acetic Acid Composition for Runoff Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing biostimulants like acetic acid solutions face issues with runoff and plant irritation due to their liquid form, requiring multiple applications and potential chemical residues in soil, lacking an effective solidification method with low environmental impact.
Innovation Solution
A granular composition containing acetic acid, a biodegradable polymer miscible with acetic acid, and an inorganic additive, which stabilizes and efficiently applies acetic acid to soil without chemical residues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If liquid pyroligneous acid or aqueous acetic acid solution is used, then the biostimulant effect on plants is achieved, but runoff occurs through rain and multiple sprays are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies phase transition by converting liquid acetic acid into solid granular form through absorption into porous granular material. This phase change from liquid to solid state prevents runoff during rain while maintaining the biostimulant effect, as the solid granules can be applied once and gradually release acetic acid to plants.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by containing liquid acetic acid within porous granular material structure. The granular material acts as a container holding the active ingredient, allowing controlled release while preventing loss through runoff, thereby achieving reliable biostimulant effect with single application.
2Reliability
If aqueous acetic acid solution is sprayed on plants, then biostimulant effect is achieved, but strong irritation to plants occurs due to high concentration requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-absorbing acetic acid into porous granular material before application. This allows the granules to gradually release acetic acid at controlled rates, preventing sudden high-concentration exposure that causes plant irritation, while still achieving the desired biostimulant effect over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the concentration parameter by controlling the release rate of acetic acid from the granular material. Instead of applying high concentration liquid that causes irritation, the solid granules provide sustained low-concentration delivery, maintaining effectiveness while reducing harmful effects on plants.
3Shape
If chemical gelling agents or binders are used to solidify liquid components, then solidified material is achieved, but chemical residues remain in soil with potential environmental impact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses natural porous granular material (such as crushed chaff, rice husk, or other agricultural byproducts) as the solidifying carrier instead of persistent chemical gelling agents. These natural materials are biodegradable and leave no harmful residues in soil, providing an environmentally friendly solidified form for acetic acid delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces porous granular material as an intermediary substance that mediates between liquid acetic acid and the soil environment. This intermediary carrier enables solidification without requiring chemical gelling agents, and being naturally derived, it decomposes harmlessly in the environment, avoiding chemical residue accumulation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The granular composition allows stable retention and high-concentration application of acetic acid, enhancing plant stress resistance and reducing environmental impact by minimizing chemical exposure and runoff.
Implementation Method 1
a biodegradable polymer miscible with acetic acid
Implementation Method 2
The granular material containing acetic acid can be efficiently sprayed onto soil or the like
Implementation Method 3
acetic acid, a biodegradable polymer miscible with acetic acid
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an agricultural composition with a granular material containing acetic acid, a biodegradable polymer miscible with acetic acid, and an inorganic additive. The agricultural composition may have a coating film that coats the granular material.