Saccharomyces exiguous SJP6728AF1 Microorganism for Organic Waste Odor Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for removing odors from organic waste, such as masking, adsorption, neutralization, and sterilization, are either costly, ineffective in the long term, or unsuitable for environments where decomposition or fermentation is desired, highlighting the need for a biological solution.
Innovation Solution
A novel microorganism, Saccharomyces exiguous SJP6728AF1, is isolated and identified for its efficiency in removing offensive odors, killing insects and fungi, preventing decomposition, and promoting fermentation, which can be used as a microbial agent, insecticide, preservative, feed additive, and probiotic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If masking method is used to remove odors, then offensive odor is temporarily masked, but expensive fragrances are required and fundamental removal is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful odor-producing decomposition process into a beneficial fermentation process by introducing beneficial microorganisms. These microorganisms transform the harmful anaerobic decomposition that generates odors into controlled aerobic fermentation that produces desirable products, thereby converting the harm of odor generation into the benefit of productive waste transformation.
Solution Approach 2:
The beneficial microorganisms naturally transform the organic waste through their metabolic processes, using the waste itself as their food source. The system becomes self-sustaining as the microorganisms continuously decompose the organic matter into simpler, less odorous compounds, eliminating the need for external fragrance additives or complex treatment systems.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If adsorption method is used to remove odors, then offensive odor is adsorbed onto activated carbon, but high construction cost and maintenance cost are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical adsorption system (activated carbon filters, exhaust systems) with a biological system. The beneficial microorganisms naturally transform the odor-causing substances through biochemical processes, eliminating the need for expensive mechanical filtration infrastructure and periodic carbon replacement maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of waste treatment from physical adsorption to biological transformation. By altering the chemical and biological parameters of the waste through microbial action, the system transforms odorous compounds into non-odorous products, providing a more cost-effective solution that eliminates the need for expensive adsorbent materials and associated infrastructure.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If neutralization method is used to remove odors, then offensive odor is neutralized temporarily, but the disappearance does not last long and it cannot affect neutral odor-causing substances
Solution Approach 1:
The beneficial microorganisms continuously transform the organic waste through ongoing metabolic processes. Unlike temporary neutralization methods, the biological transformation is a continuous process that progressively degrades all odor-causing substances, including neutral compounds, into simpler non-odorous molecules, providing sustained odor removal throughout the entire decomposition process.
Solution Approach 2:
The microorganisms naturally and continuously transform the waste materials using their own metabolic processes, automatically adapting to different waste compositions. This self-sustaining biological transformation continuously eliminates odors without requiring external intervention or replenishment, providing permanent solution rather than temporary relief.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If sterilization method is used to remove odors, then bacteria are killed to prevent decomposition, but expensive bactericide is required and decomposition cannot be utilized
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of killing all microorganisms to prevent decomposition (sterilization), the patent inverts the approach by introducing and promoting beneficial microorganisms that perform controlled decomposition through fermentation. This inversion transforms the problem of uncontrolled decomposition into a controlled process that produces desirable results while eliminating odors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the potentially harmful uncontrolled decomposition process into a beneficial controlled fermentation process. By introducing beneficial microorganisms, the system transforms waste decomposition from a harmful odor-generating process into a useful resource recovery process, creating value from the waste transformation itself.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The microorganism effectively reduces odors by over 90% within 90 minutes, inhibits insect and fungal growth, and promotes digestion and fermentation, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution for odor management and waste treatment.
Implementation Method 1
use a biological method of oxidizing and decomposing organic waster using microorganisms such as bacteria
Implementation Method 2
biochemically degraded by the action of minerals, metals, salts and microorganisms in the soil
Implementation Method 3
promoting digestion and fermentation
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AI summary
The present invention relates to novel microorganisms having the efficiency of removing an offensive odor from organic waste and the use thereof. More particularly, the novel microorganisms have the effects of preventing or removing the offensive odor from organic waste, killing insects and fungi, preventing decomposition, and promoting digestion and fermentation. The inventive microorganisms have the effects of preventing or removing the offensive odor from organic waste and killing noxious insects and plant pathogenic fungi, can be used as feed additives and antibiotic substitutes, and also are useful for the preparation of fermented healthy foods.