Lamatu offers a strong competitive advantage through its biodegradable nanocomposite coating, which outperforms conventional controlled-release technologies that rely on non-biodegradable polymers. It delivers significantly higher fertiliser-use efficiency, reducing input costs, labour requirements, and greenhouse gas emissions. With demonstrated proof-of-value, patent protection, and successful trials across multiple crops, the technology provides a sustainable, high-performance solution that is easier to adopt at scale. Its dual relevance to both the agriculture and carbon markets further strengthens its market positioning and long-term commercial potential.

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Conventional nitrogen-based fertilisers suffer from rapid nutrient loss, as a significant portion volatilises or leaches into the soil before crops are able to absorb it. This leads to low fertiliser-use efficiency, higher input costs for farmers, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Existing controlled-release technologies are often non-biodegradable, costly, or unsuitable for large-scale adoption, leaving a critical gap for an effective, sustainable, and economically viable solution that can reduce nutrient wastage while improving crop productivity.

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The project provides Lamatu, a biodegradable nanocomposite coating that converts conventional nitrogen, urea, and NPK fertilisers into controlled-release fertilisers. This coating slows and regulates nutrient release to match crop demand, significantly reducing nutrient losses through volatilisation and leaching. By enhancing fertiliser-use efficiency, the solution lowers operational costs for farmers, improves crop yields, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The technology is delivered through a B2B model, offering coating-as-a-service and direct sales for seamless adoption across agricultural sectors.

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The project introduces a next-generation, biodegradable nanocomposite coating that enables precise, controlled nutrient release from conventional fertilisers. Unlike traditional polymer-based coatings-which are often non-biodegradable, costly, or environmentally harmful-Lamatu offers a sustainable, high-performance alternative with superior nutrient-retention capabilities. Its nanostructured design enhances fertiliser efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports carbon-market integration, positioning it as a novel and scalable advancement in controlled-release fertiliser technology

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