HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02_Bio-Based and Biodegradable Coated Fertilizers
ABOUT US
Since early 2000s Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” has been working on various technologies to replace fossil-based chemicals with bio-based or waste-based alternatives. The feedstocks that we are working on include plant oils, wood oil, starch, bio-based alcohols, lignin, cellulose, and organic acids. Our offer can be divided into the following segments: fuels, specialty chemicals, polymers, solvents, cosmetic additives and waxes.
Łukasiewicz – ICSO “Blachownia” offers the cooperation in the following areas:
- Development of lignin-based coatings for multi-component fertilizers
- Assessment of Fertilizer Performance
- Process upscaling (from lab to pilot scale)
- Analytical services and online process control
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)
- Biodegradation test.
OUR IDEA
We offer bio-based and biodegradable delivery systems for fertilizing products, addresing the critical need to reduce microplastic pollution in agriculture while promoting soil health. These systems utilize innovative lignin-based encapsulation methods that combine mineral nutrients (N, P, K) with organic materials to create slow-release formulations.
The biodegradable coatings are designed to meet Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, ensuring they break down into environmentally bening substances, minimizing residue accumulation. Their ability to regulate nutrient release not only reduces nutrient losses and eutrophication risks but also fosters carbon sequestration by improving soil organic matter content.
To validate their environmental and agronomic benefits, we perform biodegradability test and efficancy assessments under realistic agricultural conditions. By integrating circular economy principles, there solutions aim to transform fertilization practices, ensuring sustainability and resilience in modern agriculture.
