Bion Environmental Technologies Inc., New York City, announced on June 28 that it has filed patent applications in Canada and Mexico on its third generation (3G) technology platform, and is preparing an application for the European Union. The applications cover Bion’s 3G technology and are directed to processes to recover stable concentrated ammonium bicarbonate from the volatile ammonia in the livestock waste stream.
The company said its nitrogen fertilizer product is both quick release and organic. Bion’s initial fertilizer product, a liquid ammonium bicarbonate solution, was approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) in May 2020 for an OMRI Listing, allowing for its use in organic production. In May 2021, Bion submitted a new application with OMRI seeking listing for its crystallized (solid) ammonium bicarbonate/ammonium carbonate.
“We will remain focused on pursuing prospects in the U.S. markets initially,” said Craig Scott, Bion’s Director of Communications. “However, ultimately, we anticipate similar opportunities in the global markets, especially in those countries that utilize large-scale production practices, like the U.S.”