This comprehensive review thoroughly examines starch's structure, modifications, and
applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers (SRFs) for agricultural purposes. The …

The exploration of renewable resources is essential to help transition toward a more
sustainable materials economy. The valorization of lignin can be a key component of this …

Fertilizers play an essential role in increasing crop yield, maintaining soil fertility, and
provide a steady supply of nutrients for plant requirements. The excessive use of …

The world has changed revolutionary for the last few decades owing to the surge in
population. A consequence of this exponential increase in population is the high demand for …

Synthetic fertilizers have supported the global world agriculture and food systems since 20th
century, they have contributed significantly to increase soil productivity so as to achieve …

In modern agriculture, fertilizers are the most significant prerequisite to ensure sustainable
crop production, and the intervention of chemical fertilizers has markedly increased crop …

Controlled release fertilizer (CRF) hydrogels have blossomed into promising materials in
agriculture owing to the sustained release of the fertilizer and also as soil conditioner. Apart …

In circular economy an effective strategy with regard to material valorization for fertilizers is
expected to substantially improve sustainability, save resources and offer significant …

Nitrogen (N) management remains a global challenge for the sustainability of diversified
farming systems. Field crops are often over-supplied with nitrogen by farmers aiming to high …

Reasonably utilize the recyclable waste cardboard (175 million tons every year) had
attracted the increasing environmental concern. However, the poor hydrophobicity and the …