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Nature knows how to heal itself from both natural and man-made mishaps through biodegradation, the world's oldest cleaner. Biodegradation is the natural process whereby microorganisms alter and break down organic molecules. Natural communities of microbes are amazingly versatile. They can carry out biodegradation in almost every type of environment and habitat, under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Microbes produce and emit enzymes that are catalysts that either begin or speed up chemical reactions. These enzymes break apart the bonds that hold together various contaminants. When a potential food source (the contaminant) is introduced to a microbial environment, the organisms adapt their enzymes to optimize the breakdown of that particular food source. Often, many cycles of regeneration are required for microbes to adapt to the contaminant, and in the process, life-sustaining nutrients are depleted. The entire conversion process can be slowed or stopped altogether.
BioNutraTech's nutriation technology can substantially accelerate biodegradation by providing the necessary support and stimulation for native microbes to quickly multiply and produce enzymes to speed up the metabolic process of biodegradation.
BioNutraTech products provide key life-source nutrients to the necessary microbes in a form that ensures their accelerated reproduction and activity.
- Nutrient Enrichment
Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus help microbes speed non-toxic mineralization. As a result, contaminants are broken down to carbon dioxide and water. BioNutraTech products provide vital nutrients for the growth and health of native microbes present at the contamination site with no threat to the extant ecological balance.
- Oleophilic Coating
BioNutraTech products have a proprietary oleophilic coating which gives them a unique advantage over other nutriation methods. This coating clings to contaminants without harmful residuals, assuring that nutrients are always available in useful concentrations for microbes. As a result, proper nutrients are made available on a time-release basis.
Because the nutrients stay where they are needed and don't get pulled away by gravity, rain, wind or wave action, a lower volume of nutrients can be applied compared to other approaches. This means less waste and no concern about over-application of nutrients.
BioNutraTech's products are safe to use in a variety of wastewater streams, including industrial and municipal plants, drain lines, septic tanks, restaurant grease traps and groundwater because the products contain no toxic chemicals, hazardous materials or biological additives or microbes. The products have a positive impact on environments where hydrocarbons must be removed, such as open water spills, contaminated soils, refinery wastes, and groundwater.
The products meet all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and are on the National Contingency Plan (NCP) Product Schedule pursuant to Title 40 of the CFR, section 300.915. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) also has approved the products for use. The products are licensed for use in the state of California. |
