Bioceramic compositions and biomodulatory uses thereof

Abstract

The subject matter described herein is directed to articles, compositions, systems, and methods of using and preparing bioceramic compositions and to the bioceramic compositions. A bioceramic composition of the disclosure radiates infrared energy or rays and can be used in the treatment of various conditions.

1 . A method of cultivating a plant, the method comprising cultivating the plant with a bioceramic composition, wherein the use of the bioceramic composition in the cultivation of the plant increases the absorbance of one or more nutrients by the plant, wherein the bioceramic composition comprises kaolinite (Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 ), tourmaline, silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ), aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), and at least one additional oxide selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 ), and magnesium oxide (MgO). 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the bioceramic composition is in the form of a pellet, in the form of a powder, or incorporated into a textile. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the use of the bioceramic composition increases a total number of leaves of the cultivated plant as compared to a control that is not cultivated with the bioceramic composition. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the increase in the total number of leaves is greater than 4%. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the use of the bioceramic composition increases a total weight of the plant as compared to a control. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the increase in the total weight of the plant is greater than 5% or greater than 10%. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the use of the bioceramic composition increases the weight of the plant, not including the weight of the roots, as compared to a control that is not cultivated with the bioceramic composition. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the increase in the weight of the plant, excluding the weight of the roots, is greater than 5% or greater than 10%. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plant is cultivated in a hydroponic system. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the use of the bioceramic composition in the cultivation of the plant increases the absorbance of one or more nutrients by the plant in fewer than 15 days. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the use of the bioceramic composition in the cultivation of the plant increases the absorbance of one or more nutrients by the plant in fewer than 21 days or fewer than 30 days. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the bioceramic composition comprises:
 a) from about 45 wt % to about 55 wt % kaolinite (Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 );   b) from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % tourmaline;   c) from about 11 wt % to about 19 wt % silicon dioxide (SiO 2 );   d) from about 3 wt % to about 18 wt % of aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ); and   e) from about 3 wt % to about 13 wt % of at least one additional oxide   
       wherein the amounts are by total weight of the bioceramic composition 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one additional oxide is selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 ), and magnesium oxide (MgO). 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one additional oxide is magnesium oxide (MgO). 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one additional oxide is titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ). 
     
     
         16 . A method of cultivating a plant, the method comprising cultivating the plant with a composition comprising kaolinite (Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 ), tourmaline, silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ), aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), and at least one additional oxide selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 ), and magnesium oxide (MgO). 
     
     
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         31 . A method of decreasing a subject's inflammation, comprising contacting a surface of a subject with an article comprising a bioceramic, wherein the bioceramic comprises: kaolinite (Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 ), tourmaline, silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ), aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), and at least one additional oxide selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 ), and magnesium oxide (MgO) 
     
     
         32 . A method of preparing an article comprising the steps of:
 a. preparing a bioceramic solution; and   b. applying the solution to the article provided that the solution, when applied to the article, comprises about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % kaolinite (Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 ); about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % tourmaline; about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ); about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ); and from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % zirconium oxide (ZrO 2 ) further provided that the amounts are by total weight of the bioceramic composition.   
     
     
         33 . A method of manufacturing an article comprising a bioceramic, wherein the method comprises a binder or solution application approach, wherein the bioceramic comprises:
 a. about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4);   b. about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % tourmaline;   c. about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % aluminum oxide (Al2O3);   d. about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % silicon dioxide (SiO2); and   e. about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % zirconium oxide (ZrO2); provided that the amounts are by total weight of the bioceramic composition.   
     
     
         34 . A cosmetic composition, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises a bioceramic comprising:
 a. about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4);   b. about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % tourmaline;   c. about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % aluminum oxide (Al2O3);   d. about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % silicon dioxide (SiO2); and   e. about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % zirconium oxide (ZrO2), provided that the amounts are by total weight of the bioceramic composition; and   
       at least one additive selected from: lotion, cream, mascara, masks, gel patch, oil, base, wax, emulsifying agent, or general make-up powder with various colors. 
     
     
         35 . A method of reducing facial expression marks, scars, or blemishes on a subject's skin, wherein the method comprises contacting a subject's skin with the cosmetic composition of  claim 34 .