BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
Hydrolysis of hair results in chemical changes to the cysteine AND/OR cystine derivatives. This results in formation of amino acids. Partial Oxidation of the chemical cystine is the reason behind the utility value of the product as a rich source of consumable nitrogen for plants as plant food. Amino acids are readily absorbed by stomata/stomates of plant leaves and results in a substantial increase in the yield/produce without damaging the natural soil composition. This also makes it a feasible plant food product, which can be provided to crops/plants at growth stage AND/OR any stage as per requirement, to boost yield/produce and not necessarily to the soil before plantation. Thereafter, the neutralisation of the mix by chemical reaction makes the final product pH neutral and safe(for foolproof use by end consumer). Neutralisation also results in formation of valuable salt(s) and water as by-products. The by-products produced by method 1 i.e. Sodium Chloride/common salt (NaCI) and water have no harmful impacts on edible plants/plant leaves, thus making it a viable product for large scale use. The by-products produced by method 2 i.e. Potassium Chloride (KCI) and water have no harmful impacts on edible plants/plant leaves, thus making it a safe and viable product for large scale industrial use.


FIGURE 1
The examples which follow provide a description of the present invention but these are NOT limitative of the scope of the invention thereof.
Example 1:
As illustrated in FIGURE 1, Untreated human hair was collected/purchased by
any means. The pre-treatment of human hair consists of washing it with
warm water and common shampoo for making it free from
unwanted/additional chemicals. Cleaned hair was dried and cut/pulverised
into smaller parts to increase its surface area for increasing its reactivity
during the chemical process of the invention. A solution of 1M Potassium
Hydroxide (KOH) was prepared and put in a corrosion-resistant container.
Cleaned and dried hair was mixed well in a solution of 1M Potassium
Hydroxide (KOH) and stirred well. Thereafter the mixture was heated/boiled
in a closed container at a temperature range of 60 degree Celsius to 120
degree Celcius for 30 minutes. A magnetic stirrer is used to agitate the mix
while heating. Thereafter, the supply of heat is cut off from the closed

container and it is allowed to cool while the magnetic stirrer is kept rotating to continuously agitate the liquid for twenty four (24) hours. After the lapse of twenty four (24) hours, the temperature of the liquid is further brought down by utilising ice placed outside the container AND/OR any other suitable means. Equal quantity of diluted 0.1 N Hydrochloric acid (HCI) is thereafter mixed very slowly and carefully to neutralise the liquid and then the liquid is left for another twenty four (24) hours while continuously agitating by using magnetic stirrer. The resulting cooled liquid was then tested on palnt(s) by spraying directly on plant leaves to find that plant(s) treated with the liquid displayed better growth and than those treated by common fertilizers.
Example 2:
The procedure for Example 1 was repeated as described above except that the cooling time(s) before and after neutralization were varied to determine an optimum cooling time before and after neutralization. It was found that a twenty four (24) hour cooling time both before and after neutralization was optimum.
Eample 3:
The procedure for Example 1 was repeated as described above except that Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) was used in place of Potassium Hydroxide (KOH).
Invented Product:
The prepared liquid is the invented chemical product which may be diluted as per application and utilised for but not limited to spraying directly onto leaves/stems of plant(s)/crop(s) for boosting/restoring health of plant(s)/crop(s), thereby increasing productivity. The invention of this process and product has much wider applications and maaybe easily scaled for industrial use(s) of any scale.
References/Prior Art:
US20060069244A1
CLAIMS:
1. The method in Example 1, wherein amino acids are exracted from human hair for use as plant food.
2. The method of Example 1, wherein Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is used as a hydrolising agent in any form to release amino acids for extraction.
3. The method in Example 1, wherein Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is used as a neutralising agent to neutralise the pre-product liquid.
4. The method in Example 1 wherein magnetic stirrer is used to agitate the
liquid during hydrolysis and neutralisation.