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MetaFLO Technologies \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 Biopolymers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Biopolymer for dust control developed by MetaFLO Technologies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t

A Seaweed-derived dust suppressant and dust palliative developed for unpaved surfaces that reduces airborne dust, improves air quality, lowers water consumption, and enhances operational conditions in areas exposed to traffic and wind.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscuss your project\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee how it works\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

In plain terms<\/h4>\n\t

\u062f\u0648\u0633 \u062a\u064a\u0643<\/strong>\u00a0is a seaweed-derived biopolymer made by MetaFLO Technologies that is applied directly through standard water trucks for dust suppression on unpaved surfaces. It helps reduce airborne dust generation on mining haul roads, agricultural and forestry logistics roads, industrial yards, construction sites, sand dunes, stockpiles, and material storage areas exposed to traffic and wind. DusTech can reduce dust control operational costs by up to 30% while lowering water consumption by up to 67%, helping improve air quality, visibility, and operational conditions across industrial and remote environments.<\/p>\n\t

At least 50%<\/p>\n\t

Reduction in watering frequency<\/p>\n\t

Up to 67%<\/p>\n\t

Reduction in water consumption<\/p>\n\t

Up to 30%<\/p>\n\t

Reduction in operational costs<\/p>\n\t40-67%\n\t

Reduction in polluting gas emissions<\/p>\n\t

What is DusTech?<\/h2>\n\t

DusTech is a biopolymer derived from seaweed, developed by MetaFLO Technologies for dust control on unpaved surfaces. Environmentally safe for terrestrial fauna and easy to apply, it is a liquid, water-soluble solution that reduces dust generation, improves surface stability, enhances air quality, and lowers water consumption by up to 67%, even in hot, dry environments with high solar exposure.<\/p>\n

Because DusTech is fully liquid and highly soluble, it can be dosed directly into standard water trucks without premixing plants, mechanical blending, or specialized application equipment. Its low dosage strategy simplifies logistics, reduces storage requirements, and allows gradual dosage reduction over time as the surface conditioning develops. The result is a simpler and more efficient dust suppression operation with fewer watering cycles, up to 30% lower operational costs, and at least 50% reduction in watering frequency compared to conventional water-only dust suppression practices.<\/p>\n\t

What problems does DusTech solve?<\/h2>\n\t

Unpaved roads, mining haul roads, industrial yards, construction sites, and logistics areas often experience excessive dust generation caused by dry weather, heavy traffic, wind exposure, and loose surface particles. These conditions can reduce visibility, impact occupational air quality, increase operational risks, accelerate equipment wear, and raise water consumption and operational costs due to frequent watering cycles, especially in remote regions with limited access to water.<\/p>\n

DusTech helps reduce airborne dust by binding fine surface particles and improving surface moisture retention, especially in hot, dry environments with high solar exposure. Depending on operational conditions, DusTech applications may reduce watering frequency by at least 50%, while simplifying field operations through compatibility with saline, mine process, brackish, or potable water sources.<\/p>\n\t

How does DusTech work?<\/h2>\n\t

DusTech works by binding surface particles within the treated zone, creating a more cohesive and erosion-resistant surface that helps reduce airborne dust generation caused by traffic and wind exposure on unpaved surfaces. As the biopolymer interacts with the surface, it increases particle cohesion and improves moisture retention, helping maintain dust suppression performance for longer periods compared to conventional water-only applications. This helps reduce the release of airborne particulate matter (PM), including fine dust commonly generated on haul roads, industrial yards, mining operations, and construction areas.<\/p>\n

This mechanism reduces the need for frequent watering cycles, even in hot, dry environments with high solar exposure. Depending on operational conditions, DusTech applications may lower water truck cycles per day by up to 67%, helping decrease water consumption, diesel usage, and operational costs while improving visibility, air quality, and surface conditions.\u00a0DusTech does not leave the road surface slippery after application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

How does DusTech compare?<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Criterion<\/th>\n Water (without additive)<\/th>\n Hygroscopic salts
(CaCl\u2082, MgCl\u2082, NaCl)<\/th>\n 		Lignosulfonates<\/th>\n Synthetic polymers<\/th>\n Resins \/ Bituminous<\/th>\n DusTech (Biopolymer)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Reduction of wetting<\/td>\n Base (reference)<\/td>\n Good to High<\/td>\n Moderate<\/td>\n Good to High<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n Moderate (>50-70% better than water)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Requires minimal humidity in the air<\/td>\n N\/A<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Environmental assurance (ecotoxicity)<\/td>\n Water<\/td>\n Can be toxic<\/td>\n Biodegradable<\/td>\n Varies with formulation<\/td>\n High impact<\/td>\n Soil-safe biopolymer<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Applicable to any type of soil<\/td>\n Not very effective in granular soils<\/td>\n Best in soils with fines; low efficiency in very sandy soils<\/td>\n Requires the presence of fines for good agglutination<\/td>\n Depends on adequate particle size distribution<\/td>\n Best on well-graded and compacted bases<\/td>\n Effective for any type of soil and even ores<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Residual action (remaining after drying\/rain)<\/td>\n \u2718 No<\/td>\n \u2718 Loses after rain<\/td>\n \u2718 Loses (soluble)<\/td>\n \u2714 Yes (depending on polymer)<\/td>\n \u2714 Yes<\/td>\n \u2714 Yes (residual after 12h of curing for each application)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Requires frequent reapplications<\/td>\n Very common<\/td>\n Moderate<\/td>\n Moderate<\/td>\n Less frequent<\/td>\n Very little<\/td>\n Less frequent<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Operational cost<\/td>\n Low<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Medium-high<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Film forming \/ coating<\/td>\n \u2718 No<\/td>\n \u2718 No<\/td>\n \u2714 Yes<\/td>\n \u2714 Yes<\/td>\n \u2714 Yes<\/td>\n \u2714 Yes (biopolymer binds with soil particles)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Application complexity<\/td>\n Very simple<\/td>\n Simple<\/td>\n Simple<\/td>\n Simple to moderate<\/td>\n Complex<\/td>\n Simple (dosed on the water truck)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n