TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH – Platform Science
The Agricultural Coating Engine Behind Durable Inputs™
PED isn’t a product. It’s a platform. A delivery system designed to protect, time, and stabilize agricultural inputs—without plastic, polymers, or complexity.
At the core of PED’s Durable Inputs™ is a bio-based coating that adapts to whatever it covers: Fertilizer, seed, biologicals, or dry-form pesticides.
This isn’t about encapsulating things in layers of chemistry. It’s about controlling the interface between material and environment.
What Makes PED Different?
Most input problems start the moment they hit the soil:
Fertilizer leaches or volatilizes
Seeds germinate too early
Biologicals dry out or activate too fast
Pesticides degrade before they take effect
PED coatings form a water-stable, field-durable film that slows down failure—and improves timing, persistence, and impact across input types.
Core Scientific Functions
| Function | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Moisture buffering | Delays water penetration to reduce early activation |
| Environmental shielding | Protects from UV, heat, humidity, and microbial loss |
| Adhesion & flow control | Improves surface contact and handling |
| Release timing | Enables gradual breakdown and crop-aligned availability |
| Material neutrality | Doesn’t react with NPK, microbes, or trace actives |
What It’s Made Of (At a Glance)
- Bio-based polymer analogs from food-safe, plant-based inputs
- Plastic-free, polymer-free — no synthetic binders or glues
- Soluble in alcohol-based systems for cold, clean application
- Dries clear or slightly visible for QC purposes
- Fully biodegradable — breaks down via microbial action in soil
It doesn’t coat like a polymer. It behaves like a buffer. Durable enough to hold. Smart enough to let go.
Built for Coating—Not a Recycled Binder
PED wasn’t adapted from food, pharma, or manufacturing binders. It was engineered from scratch for agriculture.
- Designed to coat dusty, granular, or irregular materials
- Built to survive heat, humidity, and on-farm handling
- Applied with standard rotary drums or paddle mixers
- Stable in high-salt, pH-extreme, and microbial-rich environments
Flexible by Design
One platform. Four real-world use cases:
| Input Type | PED Coating Purpose |
|---|---|
| Fertilizer | Reduces nutrient loss and extends release time |
| Seed | Controls germination timing and improves contact |
| Biologicals | Protects shelf life and activates on moisture |
| Pesticides | Stabilizes dry actives and slows breakdown |
Need to coat something custom? We’ve probably already done it. And if we haven’t—we’re ready to.
Bottom Line
You don’t need more inputs. You need inputs that last long enough to work. That’s what this platform was built to do.