Patent registered for manufacturing technology for controlled-release coated fertilizers using PBAT and eco-friendly materials
Additional patent applications underway for core manufacturing technologies to improve production efficiency and expand adoption among growers
▲ Nousbo Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF)
Nousbo Co., Ltd. has completed registration of its second patent related to CRFs with biodegradable coatings. Following the company’s first patent, this latest registration further strengthens Nousbo’s technological leadership in the field of biodegradable coating technologies for CRFs.
The newly registered patent covers a manufacturing technology for controlled-release coated fertilizers utilizing the biodegradable resin PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) and eco-friendly materials. It is designed to precisely control nutrient release rates according to crop growth stages. By applying an optimal mixing ratio of PBAT and eco-friendly materials, Nousbo improved coating efficiency while reducing production costs and increasing productivity. The company continues to secure patents for its core manufacturing technologies to expand the adoption of eco-friendly solutions among growers and improve manufacturing efficiency.
This technology is attracting attention as an alternative that can address the limitations of conventional non-biodegradable coated fertilizers. Because it is based on biodegradable coating materials, it can help reduce plastic residues remaining in the soil. It can also contribute to reducing labor and production costs for growers by lowering fertilizer application rates and reducing the frequency of fertilizer applications. A key feature of this patented technology is its ability to provide long-term nutrient release control even at low coating rates, significantly improving production efficiency compared to conventional technologies. This is expected to become an important competitive advantage for large-scale production and broader market adoption.
Nousbo continues to build its patent portfolio in the field of CRFs with biodegradable coatings, including this second patent registration. The significance extends beyond simply securing intellectual property, as the company is simultaneously advancing the development of products that can be readily adopted by growers and establishing commercial-scale production systems.
A Nousbo representative stated, “CRFs with biodegradable coatings are expected to become an essential technology in the future global agricultural market. This patent is significant not only as a technological achievement, but also because it presents a practical eco-friendly farming model that can reduce labor and production costs in the field while maximizing crop performance. Going forward, we will continue to strengthen our position as an industry leader through ongoing research and development of high-efficiency, environmentally friendly fertilizer manufacturing technologies and the expansion of our patent portfolio.”
Meanwhile, through this technology, Nousbo plans to enhance both the productivity and quality of coated fertilizers, contributing not only to improved agricultural performance but also to national carbon neutrality and environmental protection initiatives.
