Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products
The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …
[HTML][HTML] Materials diversity of hydrogel: Synthesis, polymerization process and soil conditioning properties in agricultural field
Background The cumulative influence of global warming, climate abrupt changes, growing
population, topsoil erosion is becoming a threatening alarm for facing food challenges and …
population, topsoil erosion is becoming a threatening alarm for facing food challenges and …
Superabsorbent hydrogels based on polysaccharides for application in agriculture as soil conditioner and nutrient carrier: A review
Superabsorbent hydrogels (SH) continue being a very important issue in both academic and
industrial fields due to their applications in several technologies. This is proved by the …
industrial fields due to their applications in several technologies. This is proved by the …
[HTML][HTML] Biodegradable nano composite film based on modified starch-albumin/MgO; antibacterial, antioxidant and structural properties
In this study, an antibacterial/antioxidant film based on modified starch and albumin was
prepared in which magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO) at concentrations of 0–5 w/w …
prepared in which magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO) at concentrations of 0–5 w/w …
Recent advances in edible polymer based hydrogels as a sustainable alternative to conventional polymers
The over increasing demand of eco-friendly materials to counter various problems, such as
environmental issues, economics, sustainability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility …
environmental issues, economics, sustainability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility …
One-step method to prepare starch-based superabsorbent polymer for slow release of fertilizer
Here we report the use of a one-step process of reactive melt mixing to prepare starch-
based superabsorbent polymers (SBSAPs) for the slow release of urea as a fertilizer. A …
based superabsorbent polymers (SBSAPs) for the slow release of urea as a fertilizer. A …
Preformed and sprayable polymeric mulch film to improve agricultural water use efficiency
Plastic mulch films are widely used in agriculture to enhance crop production by
suppressing weeds, conserving soil water and increasing soil temperature. The majority of …
suppressing weeds, conserving soil water and increasing soil temperature. The majority of …
Agricultural plastic waste mapping using GIS. A case study in Italy
I Blanco, RV Loisi, C Sica, E Schettini, G Vox - … , Conservation and Recycling, 2018 - Elsevier
Plastic materials used in agriculture mostly derive from synthetic petro-chemical polymers.
They require at the end of their lifetime a suitable waste management system for the …
They require at the end of their lifetime a suitable waste management system for the …
Plastic mulch films in agriculture: Their use, environmental problems, recycling and alternatives
K Salama, M Geyer - Environments, 2023 - mdpi.com
Agricultural plastic mulching is an important horticultural process for increasing crop yields
because it preserves soil moisture, soil temperature, and nutrients, and avoids the need for …
because it preserves soil moisture, soil temperature, and nutrients, and avoids the need for …
Soil bioplastic mulches for agroecosystem sustainability: A comprehensive review
C Abbate, A Scavo, GR Pesce, S Fontanazza… - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of plastic mulch films is widespread in agriculture for specialty cropping systems
because of several benefits. In this article, we critically review, for the first time under a …
because of several benefits. In this article, we critically review, for the first time under a …