Descripción del proyecto
Solución para minimizar las emisiones de amoníaco desde su origen
La emisión de amoníaco (NH3) a la atmósfera tiene grandes implicaciones ambientales debido a su papel crucial en el ecosistema y el ciclo global del nitrógeno, y como fuente importante de formación de partículas en suspensión. Las emisiones de amoníaco procedentes del estiércol están asociadas a enfermedades animales, mortalidad y una menor calidad de los productos lácteos. Las soluciones actuales no eliminan las emisiones de amoníaco desde su origen. El proyecto NITROBIO, financiado con fondos europeos, tiene como objetivo obtener la validación del primer sistema diseñado para usar directamente en la fuente de las emisiones de amoníaco, que tiene una eficacia sustancial de más del 80 % y casi llega al 100 %. El sistema potencia el proceso natural que se produce en el estiércol cuando se le aplica directamente una mezcla enzimática microbiana, acelerando así los procesos naturales de transformación. Una vez que el NH3 se transforma, su emisión cesa.
Objetivo
94% of all ammonia emissions in the EU result from agriculture, with livestock responsible for 80%. Ammonia is found in the animals’ excreta and rapidly volatilises to the environment. Atmospheric ammonia (NH3) has great environmental implications due to its important role in ecosystem and global nitrogen cycle, as well as contribution to secondary particle formation. Particulate ammonium species contribute to the degradation of air quality and visibility, as well as to the atmospheric radiative balance. NH3 emissions are also a primary cause of welfare problems in livestock farming. Up to 30% productivity losses have been reported in farms, associated to animals’ disease, mortality and lower quality of the meat or milk.
To date, no solutions exist that eliminate NH3 from its source, but only solutions that reduce it once released, not eliminating the problem. We have developed the first solution designed to work directly on the source of NH3 emissions and do it with an efficiency or nearly 100%. Our solution consists of a microbial-enzymatic mix that is applied directly to the manure to accelerate the natural transformation processes. Once NH3 is transformed, its emission stops. The approach is based on enhancing the natural process occurring in the manure. It is 100% natural based and is specific to each farm type, as each animal’s manure differs, ensuring maximum efficiency and minimal dose. The composition has recently been patent granted in Europe and Asia. So far, we have completed development of our solution for bovine and pigs, however, their entry is limited by the absence of a validation form a recognised research institute. We now aim to obtain this validation as well as continue development to extent the formulation to all other types of farms. Our product has already been sold to several farms in Switzerland, Italy and Mexico, where our efforts to sell have focused. So far, all feedback and test results have been a success.
Ámbito científico
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturesustainable agriculture
- social scienceseconomics and businesseconomicsproduction economicsproductivity
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringair pollution engineering
- agricultural sciencesanimal and dairy sciencedomestic animalsanimal husbandry
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiology
Programa(s)
Convocatoria de propuestas
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H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1
Régimen de financiación
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1Coordinador
6572 QUARTINO
Suiza
Organización definida por ella misma como pequeña y mediana empresa (pyme) en el momento de la firma del acuerdo de subvención.