Nucleario

Bruno Rutman Pagnoncelli

Nucleario is a pest management device for trees that provides controlled release of rainwater and physical protection from weeds and pests.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Nucleario is a biodegradable ring that can protect tree saplings. The device provides a controlled release of rainwater and a barrier to protect the saplings from weeds and leaf-cutting ants.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Brazil

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Beta version will be released from manufacturer

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Similar products include Treegator slow release watering bags and various tree guards.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 15: Life on land

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Forest restoration workers in Brazil

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is currently in the prototyping phase and not yet manufactured at scale.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This product is currently in the prototype phase and is about to launch a beta version.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Pressure

The pressure in the discharge

N/A

Storage capacity (L)

The holding volume, measured in liters

Unknown

Power source

Type of energy used to power the product

None

Power requirement: Max power (W)

The power requirement, measured in watts

N/A

Maximum flow rate (L/min)

Amount discharged per unit time

Unknown

Materials

Description of materials of construction

Biodegradable material

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The Nucleario product is comprised of a biodegradable plastic ring that is placed around a tree sapling. The device collects rainwater and provides a controlled release of water for the sapling through holes in the bottom. The walls of the device protect the sapling from leaf cutter ants entering the ring. The Nucleario ring prevents weed growth around the sapling and protects the surrounding soil.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Source

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

None

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The designers specify that the device can provide a controlled release of rainwater, protect a tree sapling from ants and weeds, and protect the soil surrounding the sapling.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Pinto, S.R., Melo, F., Tabarelli, M., Padovesi, A., Mesquita, C.A., de Mattos Scaramuzza, C.A., Castro, P., Carrascosa, H., Calmon, M., Rodrigues, R. and César, R.G., 2014, “Governing and delivering a biome-wide restoration initiative: The case of Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact in Brazil”, Forests, 5(9), pp. 2212-2229.

Mittermeier, R.A., Da Fonseca, G.A., Rylands, A.B. and Brandon, K., 2005, “A brief history of biodiversity conservation in Brazil, Conservation Biology”, 19(3), pp. 601-607.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

Nucleario has earned several awards, including the Ray of Hope Prize 2018, Biomimicry Global Design Challenge 2017, BraunPrize 2012, RedDot 2012, Desafio Ambiental WWF-Brasil 2017, GreenDot 2012, IDSA 2012, and IdeaBrasil 2012.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

The Nucleario is a biodegradable ring that can protect tree saplings. The device provides a controlled release of rainwater and a barrier to protect the saplings from weeds and leaf-cutting ants.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Brazil

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Beta version will be released from manufacturer

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Similar products include Treegator slow release watering bags and various tree guards.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 15: Life on land

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Forest restoration workers in Brazil

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is currently in the prototyping phase and not yet manufactured at scale.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This product is currently in the prototype phase and is about to launch a beta version.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Pressure

The pressure in the discharge

N/A

Storage capacity (L)

The holding volume, measured in liters

Unknown

Power source

Type of energy used to power the product

None

Power requirement: Max power (W)

The power requirement, measured in watts

N/A

Maximum flow rate (L/min)

Amount discharged per unit time

Unknown

Materials

Description of materials of construction

Biodegradable material

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Source

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

None

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The designers specify that the device can provide a controlled release of rainwater, protect a tree sapling from ants and weeds, and protect the soil surrounding the sapling.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Mittermeier, R.A., Da Fonseca, G.A., Rylands, A.B. and Brandon, K., 2005, “A brief history of biodiversity conservation in Brazil, Conservation Biology”, 19(3), pp. 601-607.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

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