SYLACAUGA, Ala., USA, November 23, 2021 \u2013 <\/strong>Pursell Agri-Tech, LLC<\/a> and Huntsman International, LLC<\/a> announce the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 11,180,429<\/a> by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This patent relates to the innovative PurActive\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> polyurethane-based coating technology used in the production of controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) for a broad range of markets including turf and ornamental, specialty agriculture, row crop agriculture, and consumer home and garden.<\/p>\n Production of controlled-release fertilizer with PurActive\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> coating technology employs several technological advancements<\/a> to improve manufacturing efficiency and optimize productivity while reducing impact on the environment.<\/p>\n \u201cThe PurActive\u00ae<\/sup> coating technology leverages Huntsman\u2019s advanced RIMLINE\u00ae<\/sup> polyurethane system and optimized processes to produce controlled-release fertilizer at faster batch times, lower processing temperatures and with a much thinner coating weight,\u201d said Jan Buberl, Vice President \u2013 Huntsman Polyurethanes Americas. \u201cThese unique advantages translate into lower energy usage and a reduced carbon footprint.\u201d<\/p>\n University trials conducted on behalf of Pursell Agri-Tech demonstrated that the PurActive\u00ae<\/sup> technology also protected the core fertilizer substrate and minimized nutrient loss, greatly reducing volatilization and leaching.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are committed to introducing CRF technology that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water quality,\u201d said Taylor Pursell, Chairman, Pursell Agri-Tech. \u201cThis patented coating technology has proven its ability to do this while allowing us to offer customers a broader portfolio of coated substrates and numerous product features previously unavailable.\u201d<\/p>\n The PurActive\u00ae<\/sup> coating technology is thinner and allows for higher nutrient content per ton.\u00a0 The lower processing temperature promotes the survivability of such health-boosting additives as micronutrients, microbials, and biostimulants.<\/p>\n This patent issuance comes on the heels of Pursell Agri-Tech and Huntsman being recognized by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) as the 2021 recipient of its prestigious Polyurethane Innovation Award<\/a>, which recognizes companies and individuals whose visions and perseverance bring new innovative, life-enhancing products, technologies, and initiatives to the marketplace.<\/p>\n \u201cOngoing investment in research and development is the backbone of our company and what we believe differentiates us, and our partner Huntsman, from the competition,\u201d said Nick Adamchak, Pursell Agri-Tech CEO. \u201cThis patent further solidifies our position and enhances our ability to introduce CRF technology that improves nutrient delivery while minimizing impact to the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Coating Technology Creates Controlled-release Fertilizer Manufacturing Advantages, Sustainability Improvements, and Performance Benefits SYLACAUGA, Ala., USA, November 23, 2021 \u2013 Pursell […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t