Flame-retardant phytic acid–decorated thermoplastic starch/halloysite nanotube composite films with enhanced mechanical strength and excellent barrier properties

Y Liu, J Wang, H Yue, Z Du, X Cheng, H Wang… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermoplastic starch (TPS), a green and fully biodegradable composite, is considered the
most viable option for replacing petroleum-based polymers. However, the poor mechanical …

[HTML][HTML] Functional, eco-friendly, and starch-based nanocarriers with sustained release of carvacrol for persistent control of tomato gray mold

W Shang, Q Xiong, Z Xie, J Cheng, B Yu, H Zhang… - Crop Health, 2023 - Springer
Carvacrol (Car) is a promising botanical fungicide. However, the volatile and easily
oxidizable characterization of Car hinders its practical application. Herein, an eco-friendly …

Ceresin wax enhances hydrophobicity and density of bio-based polyurethane of controlled-release fertilizers: Streamlined production, improved nutrient release …

B Su, M Yang, B Gao, Z Li, X Zhao, S Zhang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bio-based coated controlled-release fertilizers (BCRFs) can significantly improve nutrient
utilization and reduce pollution. However, challenges such as spray gun clogging, adhesion …

Soil-mimetic eco-friendly fertilizer gates: nanoclay-reinforced binary carbohydrates for improving crop efficiency

BK Sahu, K Swami, N Kapoor, A Agrawal… - Environmental …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Potassium plays an important role in crop physiology, hence, it is recommended as a basal
macronutrient. It is highly mobile and leaches quickly to become phyto-unavailable; hence …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis of Urea-Formaldehyde Fertilizers and Analysis of Factors Affecting These Processes

Y Guo, Y Shi, Q Cui, X Zai, S Zhang, H Lu, G Feng - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Urea formaldehyde slow-release fertilizers are efficient and environmentally friendly
fertilizers. They have good slow-release properties and can significantly improve the …