Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymer networks that are hydrophilic and capable of
retaining a large amount of water. Hydrogels also can act as vehicles for the controlled …

Fertilizer plays an important role in maintaining soil fertility, increasing yields and improving
harvest quality. However, a significant portion of fertilizers are lost, increasing agricultural …

Favorable hydrogels can be used as a material to deliver bioactive molecules and improve
the stability of bioactive substances, while their safety needs to be improved. In this study …

Agriculture will face the issue of ensuring food security for a growing global population
without compromising environmental security as demand for the world's food systems …

Polymer hydrogels have been suggested as dressing materials for the treatment of
cutaneous wounds and tissue revitalization. In this work, we report the development of a …

In agriculture, there are problems such as the high porosity of soils, high irrigation of water
and low fertilizer retention. Therefore, materials with the ability to absorb a high amount of …

Public perception of polymers has been drastically changed with the improved plastic
management at the end of their life. However, it is widely recognised the need of developing …

Agriculture is an important sector of the economy, but this industry consumes significant
amounts of water, which is a precious and limited natural resource. Irrigation techniques and …

Anthocyanins need be absorbed in the small intestine for prevention and therapy of
intestinal diseases. However, they are usually degraded in the stomach during digestion …

Graphical Abstract Abstract Polymers are a class of soft materials with numerous and
versatile mechanical and chemical properties that can be tuned specific to their application …