Collaboration with Western Interlock
World's First Low Carbon Water Permeable Paver System (zeo-lock.com)
Zeolite Composites, LLC is excited to announce our partnership with Western Interlock, Inc. located in Rickreall, OR
On Monday, December 4, 2023, we completed our first test production run of low carbon zeolite concrete pavers. More than 3,000 pavers were fabricated.
Addition of Zeolite to Asphalt Mixes
Adding zeolite to asphalt mixes could result in reduced heating requirements for mixing and use (lower energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions). Zeolite could also improve the frost resistance of asphalt and could increase the softening temperature of asphalt pavement.
Zeolite Treated Bamboo Alternative to Rebar
While use of bamboo to reinforce concrete structures dates back a century in Southeast Asia, there are few known studies specifically addressing the durability of bamboo embedded in concrete. The two primary issues with bamboo are decay (rot caused by fungus) and the bonding of concrete to the bamboo. Our team is currently evaluating bamboo that has been pretreated with a zeolite solution as a natural and organic fungus inhibitor and bond enhancer. Experiments are currently in progress.
Pretreating Seed Potatoes with Zeolite to Reduce Fungal/Bacterial Diseases
In collaboration with the University of Idaho, we are evaluating the benefits of pretreating/coating seed potatoes with a zeolite solution prior to planting (initial experiments were completed in summer 2022). The results are very promising, and our next step is a field trial in collaboration/partnership with a commercial potato grower.
Potato disease caused by bacteria:
Potato diseases caused by fungus:
Using Zeolite to Clean-Up Contaminated Soil
Zeolite crystals have the unique ability to attract, absorb, and incapsulate (i.e., trap and make inert) many toxins, chemicals, and environmental pollutants/contaminants, including lead and other heavy metals. We have partnered with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles on a lead (Pb) soil clean-up project in East LA. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-02/los-angeles-exide-lead-cleanup-experiment-science-art-social-justice
CO2 Embodied/CO2 Injected Concrete
Once injected into the concrete mix, the CO2 reacts with calcium ions from cement to form a nano-sized mineral, Calcium Carbonate, which becomes embedded in the concrete. Our zeolite has a lot of Calcium so the capacity of the CO2 conversion to CaCO3 should be even greater. This makes the concrete stronger, enabling mix optimization while eliminating the CO2.
Zeolite Amendment of Soil to Reduce Watering of Plants and Crops
When soil is amended with zeolite, the result is 1) improved soil drainage, 2) retention of water within the pores of the hollow zeolite crystal structure, and 3) increased depth of the root structure of plants and crops. This results in plants and crops that grow faster and healthier with less watering. The improved drainage and root depth also results in more efficient and improved absorption of fertilizer nutrients and water.
Zeolite as an Aflatoxin Binder in Animal Feed
Aflatoxins and naturally occurring mycotoxins found in animal feed are highly toxic to poultry and livestock, and causes a variety of negative effects, including slower than normal growth & development and increased mortality. Zeolite added as a feed supplement acts as an excellent aflatoxin binder. A preliminary study with pigs and chickens have demonstrated faster growth and development without antibiotics or hormones. Increased milk production in dairy cows was also observed.
Gravity Batteries Made with Zeolite Concrete?
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