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

The development of slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) has attracted increasing attention,
especially in the last two decades since the well-recognized environmental problem caused …

With the increase in the world's population, demand for food and other products is
continuously rising. This has put a lot of pressure on the agricultural sector. To fulfill these …

With the aim to develop superabsorbent and moisture retaining hydrogel-biochar composite
for agricultural applications and as a controlled released fertilizer it was synthesized through …

Organic amendments (animal manure and biochar) to agricultural soils may enhance soil
organic carbon (SOC) contents, improve soil fertility and crop productivity but also contribute …

Most agricultural wastes are rich in cellulose. Through chemical and/or mechanical
processes, nanocellulose can be extracted to produce superabsorbent hydrogels. As soil …

Biochar has been recognized as an effective soil amendment for reducing nitrogen leaching
in agriculture, but its large-scale implementation is impeded by the costly production process …

The cellulose-based hydrogel has been widely applied for soil water retention and nutrient
release agents for several decades. Embedding the inorganic materials into hydrogels is an …

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 …

Biochar's potential to remove various contaminants from aqueous solutions has been widely
discussed. The rapid development of engineered biochar produced using different feedstock …