🌬️ Odour Control with Liima Organic Products
1. Wood Vinegar (Pyroligneous Acid)
Uses in Odour Control:
Sprayed in animal pens, poultry houses, and waste areas.
Added to manure or compost piles to reduce foul smells.
Used in wastewater and sewage treatment to neutralize odors.
Scientific Breakdown:
Organic Acids (acetic, formic, propionic):
Neutralize alkaline gases like ammonia (NH₃) that cause sharp odors in manure and animal housing.
Phenolic Compounds: Inhibit growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi.
Ketones and Alcohols: Break down volatile organic compounds (VOCs) responsible for bad smells.
Impact on Environment:
Improves air quality in barns and surroundings.
Reduces ammonia release, which contributes to air pollution and acid rain.
Makes waste management more eco-friendly and less hazardous to nearby communities.
2. Wood Tar
Uses in Odour Control:
Applied as a coating in areas prone to microbial growth and foul smells (e.g., wooden floors, manure storage areas).
Creates a protective, odor-blocking layer on surfaces.
Scientific Breakdown:
Hydrophobic Nature: Seals porous surfaces, preventing absorption and release of odor-causing compounds.
Phenolic Resins: Act as natural antiseptics, reducing microbial activity that produces foul smells.
Impact on Environment:
Slows down the microbial decomposition that produces malodors.
Extends the life of animal housing structures, reducing waste from frequent replacements.
Provides a natural alternative to chemical coatings that may leach harmful compounds.
3. Biochar
Uses in Odour Control:
Mixed into animal bedding or manure to absorb ammonia and other foul gases.
Added to compost piles to reduce smell during decomposition.
Used in wastewater filtration systems to trap odorous compounds.
Scientific Breakdown:
Highly Porous Structure: Provides a large surface area for adsorbing gases like ammonia, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), and VOCs.
Carbon Matrix: Traps volatile compounds, preventing their release into the air. pH Buffering:
Stabilizes microbial activity in manure and compost, reducing production of smelly byproducts.
Impact on Environment:
Improves animal welfare by lowering harmful gas concentrations in barns.
Reduces greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide when used in manure management.
Transforms waste (biochar-manure mix) into a high-value fertilizer with reduced odor and higher nutrient stability.
