The science behind NANO Novel matriX

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ProSeal has created products with the use of Nano Novel Matrix Technology to form a hydrophobic bond.  In layman’s terms, the nanos will fill all voids preventing the H2O molecule from entering in the microscopic voids.  The product NanoCrete has proven to encapsulate 7 of the 8 RCRA metals - Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Selenium (Se), and Silver (Ag).  There was no available Mercury (Hg) during the testing processes so it cannot be added to the list. The target customers for NanoNX are customers with issues arising from moisture and vapor penetration, erosion, soil contamination, and dust control.

Nano technology works on a scale previously unavailable or even considered across the Soil industry. Nano particles are so small in size (< 1bn m³), they multiply surface area access billions of times in the same footprint. Nano technology works based on Nano Novel Matrix properties available only at nano and sub-nano particle sizes in contrast to the more common, much larger, and weaker Van der Waal Forces which function at the macro and micro particle sizes.  

With Nano meso inorganic processes we can: 

• Structurally stabilize & strengthen berms, dams, ponds & berm closure encasements up to many thousands of PSI with acceptable triaxial shear strengths 
• Bind & contain RCRA 8 metals & other toxic leachates 
• Solidify tailings soils & “tighten” pore spaces 
• Stop liquefaction; heal water columns; control dust, mud & surface erosion 
• Waterproof soils as primary & secondary containment: treated soils are made hydrophobic 
• Stabilize mine tailings, canals, slopes, access roads, & other conditions

Using Novel properties that become available at the nano and sub-nano particle scale, Nano meso inorganic technology engages chemical, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical reactions generating billions of times more bonds in the same footprint than do Van der Waal Forces, due to particles size differentials.  It is not just another polymer or geopolymer, it is a system that fundamentally changes the soils. Pro-SealECCO disallows the basic chemical exchange occurring in the presence of water of certain minerals in the soil that break down bonds. When treated with minimal additive, specifically engineered for site soil type and content, comparative testing proves that structural strength and PSI increase up to 66% over Portland cement and standard geopolymers.  

Pro-SealECCO, in conjunction with the University of Arizona, has tested for 7 of the RCRA 8 metals: mercury was not present for testing. Testing Nano meso inorganic specimens in parts per billion, leaching was recorded at or significantly below the EPA standards; testing Portland cement and geopolymers in parts per million, both failed to meet the EPA standards.  

Pro-SealECCO can be utilized in many ways. Every site has different needs; every soil has different makeup. Nano meso inorganic formulas are customized to site soils to meet the needs and goals of each project. We encourage you and your colleagues to engage us and ask questions about each and any project or issues you encounter. Together we can design the most optimal solutions for your needs.