HOW DO BIODEGRADABLE FUTURE ADDITIVES (BFA) WORK?
Biodegradable Future Additives (BFA) revolutionize the way plastics degrade in microbe-rich environments. Here’s how it works:
- Unlimited Shelf Life: Plastics treated with BFA remain stable and non-toxic until they enter environments teeming with microbes, such as landfills or oceans.
- Organic Compound Discovery: We discovered a crucial organic compound in crude oil that usually gets destroyed during refining. By synthesizing this compound with nutrients and grafting it onto the plastic polymer chain, we made plastics irresistible to microbes.
- Microbe Attraction: Adding BFA to petroleum-based resin attracts microbes. These tiny organisms adjust their pH levels and start “quorum sensing”—a process where they communicate and gather to form colonies on the plastic’s surface.
- Polymer Breakdown: Once colonized, microbes secrete acids that break down the polymer chains. They utilize the carbon backbone of these chains as an energy source, essentially consuming the plastic as food.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND OUR ADDITIVES
Our patented technology is rooted in the principles of polymer science and biodegradation:
- Polymer Formation: Monomers, the building blocks of polymers, link together through dehydration synthesis, forming long polymer chains.
- Hydrolyzation: Our additives facilitate the breaking down of these polymers through hydrolyzation, a process that introduces water and moisture to the bonds.
- Enzyme Production: Microbes produce enzymes that catalyze reactions, speeding up their metabolism. Our additives enhance this process by boosting ATP, the energy carrier, which supports the breakdown cycles (anaerobic Pyruvic Acid cycle and aerobic Acetyl CoA cycle).
TESTED AND PROVEN EFFECTIVENESS
Biodegradable Future additives are versatile and effective across various plastic types, including PETG, PET, nylons, PP, EVA, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, polycarbonate, and PP. Our additives’ efficacy has been rigorously tested using the ASTM D5511 method, which measures the release of methane and carbonaceous gases by microbes breaking down the plastic. Here’s what the tests show:
- ASTM D5338: Measures aerobic biodegradation under composting conditions. Our product showed 98% degradation within 136 days.
- ASTM D6691: Tests aerobic biodegradation in marine environments. Our product achieved 92% degradation within 250 days.
- ASTM D5511: Assesses biodegradation in anaerobic digesters simulating landfill conditions. Our product demonstrated significant biodegradation rates.
CONCLUSION
Biodegradable Future’s innovative additives offer a groundbreaking solution to the plastic waste crisis. By accelerating the biodegradation process, these additives transform traditional plastics into fertile biomass, making a significant impact on reducing landfill and ocean pollution. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future with our scientifically proven, effective, and eco-friendly additives.
