Polymers Derived from Bio-Diesel Waste for Road Dust Control (RFT-499)

Invention Summary

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Scientists at NDSU have developed a new material that can be applied to gravel roads for suppression of road dust. The material is made from the huge waste stream that is generated during the production of biodiesel which is primarily glycerol and biodegradable or bio-derived fatty acid esters. The new material is made up of mono- and di-gylcerides that are synthesized from a combination of waste glycerol and soybean oil triglycerides. Upon application to the road surface, the glycerides undergo crosslinking reactions to form a larger, more stable molecule.

Benefits

  • Uses waste product from biodiesel production. 
  • Less corrosive than existing dust suppressants 
  • Resists water runoff removal 
  • Non-clogging and less corrosive to application equipment 
  • Resistant to contact removal 

Patents

This technology is the subject of issued U.S. Patent No. 10,336,927 and issued U.S. Patent No. 10,669,463 'Bio-Derived Composition for Dust Control'.

Status

 Available for licensing

Contact

NDSU Research Foundation
info(at)ndsurf(dot)org
(701)231-8173

NDSURF Tech Key

RFT, 499, RFT499 

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