Controlled release fertilizer (CRF) plays a crucial yet necessary part in the sustainable
agriculture industry. An alarming rise in call for crop production directly influences the …

The growth of the human population is causing an exponential increase in the need for food.
Fertilizers are one of the most important elements to meet this increased demand and to …

Chitosan is a biodegradable and biocompatible polysaccharide obtained by partial
deacetylation of chitin. This polymer has been gaining increasing popularity due to its …

The smart combination of agriculture and other sciences can greatly reduce the limits of
fertilizer use. Chitosan is a linear amino polysaccharide with a rigid structure which has …

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 …

This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of novel composite biomaterials designed
for dental applications, aiming to potentially address the prevalent challenge of dental and …

Novel superhydrophobic sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) modified polyurethane
(MPU) was developed as the membrane material for controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) by …

Increases in food production to meet global food requirements lead to an increase in the
demand for nitrogen (N) fertilizers, especially urea, for soil productivity, crop yield, and food …

We investigated different combinations of polymers (5% each)(i) starch, gelatin (polymer
coating; PC‐1),(ii) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), gum Arabica (PC‐2),(iii) PVA, gelatin (PC‐3),(iv) …

Developing novel fertilizers that reduce nitrogen release rate receives worldwide interest as
a potential means for improving nitrogen utilization efficiency. Making these fertilizers …