Biodegradable extended delivery platform for enhanced turf fertilization
Soteria Formulations has developed a biodegradable, microplastic-free delivery matrix fabricated from crop residues to extend the release of active ingredients in turf fertilization. This platform enhances field efficacy by reducing inputs and off-target losses while maintaining performance.
Overview
Soteria Formulations introduces an innovative biodegradable delivery platform designed to enhance turf fertilization efficiency. This microplastic-free lignocellulosic matrix is sustainably produced from crop residues and crafted into tunable pelleted granules. The platform allows for customizable release profiles of pesticides, fertilizers, and biologicals, enhancing active ingredient performance by extending their release, reducing inputs, and minimizing off-target losses.
Technical specifications
- Composition: Biodegradable lignocellulosic matrix from renewable biomass
- Formulation: Tunable pelleted granules for varied release profiles (rapid, extended, mixed)
- Capacity: High load capacity with porous morphology, minimizing soil leaching
- Applications: Proven efficacy in nematicide, fungicide, and insecticide delivery across six crops
- Production Scale: Currently at 1 ton per day
Technology readiness level
The platform is at Technology Readiness Level 5, having demonstrated extended performance in field trials over 10 years across 8 countries. It is now progressing through prototype testing phases for nitrogen source loading, soil-release studies, and turfgrass response evaluations.
About Soteria Formulations
Soteria management team has two staff active in day-to-day operations and two very experienced advisors. Dr. Tahira Pirzada CEO and Dick Guenther have worked for the last seven years with Dr. Oppermen and Dr. Saad to develop the matrix and conduct successful field trials. Dr. Charlie Opperman is a Professor in Entomology & Plant Pathology at NCSU. Dr. Opperman has 43 years of experience in higher education, R&D and industry contributing significantly in the field of nematology. Dr. Saad Khan is the INVISTA Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at NCSU. Dr. Khan has more than 36 years of experience in biomaterials engineering, fabrication and rheology,
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