METHOD FOR LARGE SCALE BIOLOGICAL HYDROSYNTHESIS, ENERGY GENERATION AND STORAGE, AND/OR TOPSOIL RESTORATION

Abstract

A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration comprising the steps of: undertaking a primary amendment of a site with a first catalyst and a second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 5% of the site by area; undertaking a secondary amendment of the site with the first catalyst and the second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 20% of the site by area, and undertaking a tertiary amendment of the site with the first catalyst and the second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 75% of the site by area, wherein the primary amendment, the secondary amendment and the tertiary amendment of the site are each conducted at least once.

Claims

1. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration comprising the steps of: (a) Undertaking a primary amendment of a site with a first catalyst and a second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 5% of the site by area and wherein the at least a portion of the site amended during the primary amendment of the site is randomly selected; (b) Undertaking a secondary amendment of the site with the first catalyst and the second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 20% of the site by area and wherein the at least a portion of the site amended during the secondary amendment of the site includes at least a portion of the site amended during the primary amendment of the site; and (c) Undertaking a tertiary amendment of the site with the first catalyst and the second catalyst, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site such that a matrix of biological energy generation points are constructed on about 75% of the site by area and wherein the at least a portion of the site amended during the tertiary amendment of the site includes at least a portion of the site amended during the primary amendment of the site and the secondary amendment of the site, wherein the primary amendment, the secondary amendment and the tertiary amendment of the site are each conducted at least once, and wherein the first catalyst comprises a humified soil prepared from continuous fermentation of an organic material and the second catalyst comprises a liquid fertiliser prepared from continuous fermentation of an organic material.

2. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein the at least a portion of the site amended during the secondary amendment of the site may include the at least a portion of the site amended during the primary amendment of the site.

3. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein the at least a portion of the site amended during the tertiary amendment of the site may include the at least a portion of the site amended during the primary amendment and the secondary amendment of the site.

4. (canceled)

5. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein a total amount of the first catalyst applied during the primary amendment, the secondary amendment, and the tertiary amendment is at least 400 kilograms per hectare annually and a total amount of the second catalyst applied during the primary amendment, the secondary amendment, and the tertiary amendment is at least 5 litres per hectare annually.

6. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein the construction of a matrix of biological energy generation points on an amended site is sufficient to facilitate sustained and more efficient energy generation and storage within the site.

7. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein the construction of a matrix of biological energy generation points on an amended site generates an excess of soil moisture.

8. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein the construction of a matrix of biological energy generation points on an amended site generates a humified soil.

9. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the primary amendment, the secondary amendment, or the tertiary amendment further comprises applying a third catalyst to at least a portion of the site.

10. A method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage and/or topsoil restoration according to claim 1, wherein the tertiary amendment of the site further comprises circulation of a liquid generated by biological hydrosynthesis in and/or on an amended site.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0053] Preferred features, embodiments and variations of the invention may be discerned from the following Detailed Description which provides sufficient information for those skilled in the art to perform the invention. The Detailed Description is not to be regarded as limiting the scope of the preceding Summary of the Invention in any way. The Detailed Description will make reference to a number of drawings as follows:

[0054] FIG. 1 illustrates a three-dimensional space defined as a site according to an embodiment of the invention; and

[0055] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage, and/or topsoil restoration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0056] In FIG. 1, a three-dimensional space defined as a site 100 according to an embodiment of the invention is illustrated. Site 100 may be defined as being a three-dimensional space which includes the surface of the soil 10, the contiguous atmosphere above the soil 12 and the three-dimensional area of the soil below the surface of the soil 14. In use it is envisaged that the first catalyst (not shown) and the second catalyst (not shown) may be applied to at least a portion of the site 100, wherein the at least a portion of the site 100 may include the surface of the soil 10, the contiguous atmosphere above the soil 12 and the three dimensional area of the soil below the surface of the soil 14. For instance, the catalysts (not shown) may be applied to the site 100 as a spray, wherein the liquid droplets may be dispersed through the contiguous atmosphere above the soil 12 and onto the soil surface 10 where they subsequently migrate into or, are tilled into, the soil body 14. In this way, it is envisaged that applying the first catalyst and the second catalyst to at least a portion of the site constructs a matrix of biological energy generation points in and/or on the site.

[0057] In FIG. 2 there is shown a flowchart of a method for biological hydrosynthesis, energy generation and storage, and/or topsoil restoration 200 according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0058] During a primary amendment of the site, the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site 20. Preferably, the at least a portion of the site to be amended during primary amendment may be randomly selected. It is envisaged that the first catalyst and the second catalyst will be thinly and randomly spread during the primary amendment of the site, such that it results in a random distribution of the catalysts across the site, wherein each contact point between the catalysts and the soil becomes a biological energy generation point. Preferably, the application of the catalysts across the site during the primary amendment constructs a matrix of biological energy generation points on about 5% of the site by area.

[0059] During a secondary amendment of the site, the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site 30. Preferably, the at least a portion of the site to be amended during secondary amendment includes the portion of the site amended during the primary amendment of the site. It is envisaged that each contact point between the catalysts and the soil becomes a biological energy generation point. Preferably, the application of the catalysts across the site during the secondary amendment constructs a matrix of biological energy generation points on about 20% of the site by area.

[0060] During a tertiary amendment of the site, the first catalyst and the second catalyst are applied to at least a portion of the site 40. Preferably, the at least a portion of the site to be amended during tertiary amendment includes the portion of the site amended during the primary amendment and the secondary amendment of the site. It is envisaged that each contact point between the catalysts and the soil becomes a biological energy generation point. Preferably, the application of the catalysts across the site during the tertiary amendment constructs a matrix of biological energy generation points on about 75% of the site by area.

[0061] In the present specification and claims (if any), the word ‘comprising’ and its derivatives including ‘comprises’ and ‘comprise’ include each of the stated integers but does not exclude the inclusion of one or more further integers.

[0062] Reference throughout this specification to ‘one embodiment’ or ‘an embodiment’ means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearance of the phrases ‘in one embodiment’ or ‘in an embodiment’ in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more combinations.

[0063] In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific to structural or methodical features. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to specific features shown or described since the means herein described comprises preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims (if any) appropriately interpreted by those skilled in the art.

CITATION LIST

[0064] Kenneth Bellamy, ‘Photosynthesis: Fixing carbon and making water’ (2009)<https://nanopdf.com/download/photosynthesis-fixing-carbon-and-making-water-6co2-12h2o_pdf>.