Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …

Starch, as a widely available renewable resource, has the potential to be used in the
production of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) that support sustainable agriculture …

The advent of wearable electronics has strongly stimulated advanced research into the
exploration of flexible zinc− air batteries (ZABs) with high theoretical energy density, high …

Climate changes, drought, the salinity of water and soil, the emergence of new breeds of
pests and pathogens, the industrialization of countries, and environmental contamination …

Polysaccharides have emerged as a promising material for hydrogel preparation due to their
biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low cost. This review focuses on polysaccharide …

Agricultural lands are greatly affected by climate change, harsh soils, and desertification,
which negatively impact the future sustainability of crop production. This work proposes a …

The synthesis of biodegradable hydrogel based on naturally available macromolecules is
an important area of research. We synthesized new hydrogel using rice-cooked wastewater …

To meet global food demand, reduce waste, and minimise environmental impact, the
agricultural sector must improve its current practices on soil amendment, fertiliser …

Over the past two decades, the development and commercialization of slow-release
fertilizers (SRFs) have significantly advanced, with the primary aim of mitigating …

This review examines the potential of cellulose-based materials in controlled-release
fertilizers (CRFs), with a particular focus on their structural characteristics, synthesis …