A composition including at least about 50 wt % basalt and no more than about 20 wt % binding agent, wherein the composition is in the form of a plurality of particles. The composition can find applications in agriculture, horticulture, and gardening, and can be used, e.g., as soil amendment.

Disclosed herein is a method for stabilising a volume of soil (e.g. a volume of soil that defines a road base or a road sub-base). The method comprises applying a coating agent comprising one or more salts of fatty acids derived from coconut oil to the soil, whereby soil particles in the soil are coated with the coating agent, and then applying to the soil a setting agent comprising a metallic salt that is capable of reacting with the one or more salts of fatty acids derived from coconut oil, whereupon a set product is formed. The soil is subsequently compacted, whereby the coated soil particles are consolidated.

A method of soil treatment that allows for the creation of or installation of a highly reflective surface for use in conjunction with bifacial solar panels to more efficiently generate clean energy.

Described herein are compositions and methods relating to functionalized sands or soils.

The invention relates to a method for disinfecting soils or other agricultural growing media, characterised by comprising the following steps: obtaining a soil or other agricultural growing medium at their field capacity; treating the soil or medium at the field capacity of the previous step with ozonated water, wherein the ozonated water is prepared in situ with ozone-production equipment connected to the water supply; allowing a period of time to pass after the treatment with ozone; and inoculating the disinfected soil or agricultural medium with at least one species of beneficial microorganism.

The invention relates to a method for disinfecting soils or other agricultural growing media, characterised by comprising the following steps: obtaining a soil or other agricultural growing medium at their field capacity; treating the soil or medium at the field capacity of the previous step with ozonated water, wherein the ozonated water is prepared in situ with ozone-production equipment connected to the water supply; allowing a period of time to pass after the treatment with ozone; and inoculating the disinfected soil or agricultural medium with at least one species of beneficial microorganism.

Disclosed herein is a method for stabilising a volume of soil (e.g. a volume of soil that defines a road base or a road sub-base). The method comprises applying a coating agent comprising one or more salts of fatty acids derived from coconut oil to the soil, whereby soil particles in the soil are coated with the coating agent, and then applying to the soil a setting agent comprising a metallic salt that is capable of reacting with the one or more salts of fatty acids derived from coconut oil, whereupon a set product is formed. The soil is subsequently compacted, whereby the coated soil particles are consolidated.

Embodiments include an artificial soil composition for supporting plant growth and related methods. The artificial soil composition may include a mixture including at least three of the following components: (a) an iron oxide-containing industrial byproduct; (b) a sulfur- containing industrial byproduct; (c) a sand component; (d) a clay component; (e) a water- soluble polymer component; (f) a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) source; and (g) an organic matter component. Embodiments further include a method of making an artificial soil composition, a method of growing plants in an artificial soil composition, and the like.

Embodiments include an artificial soil composition for supporting plant growth and related methods. The artificial soil composition may include a mixture including at least three of the following components: (a) an iron oxide-containing industrial byproduct; (b) a sulfur- containing industrial byproduct; (c) a sand component; (d) a clay component; (e) a water- soluble polymer component; (f) a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) source; and (g) an organic matter component. Embodiments further include a method of making an artificial soil composition, a method of growing plants in an artificial soil composition, and the like.

The present invention discloses an equal energy deformation composite foundation using microorganism to solidify aggregate and a construction method thereof, the composite foundation comprises a pile body and a cushion layer, wherein the pile body is provided with several piles, the cushion layer is arranged at the top of the pile body, the pile body is connected into an integral structure through the cushion layer, and the pile body and the cushion layer are filled with aggregate solidified by microorganism. The method comprises the following steps: step 1, leveling the site; Step 2, construction preparation; Step 3, the pile driver in place; Step 4, forming a hole by hammering; Step 5, filling aggregate into the hole; Step 6, repeating the work of step 5; Step 7, forming an equal energy deformation compaction pile using microorganism to solidify aggregate; Step 8, moving to the next pile; Step 9, tamping the ground; Step 10, until the cushion is flush with the surface. Beneficial effects: using local materials, turning waste into wealth, being environmental friendly, saving project cost and conforming to the concept of green development.