A comprehensive review on starch: Structure, modification, and applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers in agriculture
This comprehensive review thoroughly examines starch's structure, modifications, and
applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers (SRFs) for agricultural purposes. The …
applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers (SRFs) for agricultural purposes. The …
Significance of biopolymer-based hydrogels and their applications in agriculture: a review in perspective of synthesis and their degree of swelling for water holding
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 …
retaining a large amount of water. Hydrogels also can act as vehicles for the controlled …
Increasing the efficiency of agricultural fertilizers using cellulose nanofibrils: a review
Developing new agricultural products, such as new fertilizers with high use efficiency and
less negative impact on the environment, is required in sustainable agriculture. In this vein …
less negative impact on the environment, is required in sustainable agriculture. In this vein …
Preparation, characteristics, and soil-biodegradable analysis of corn starch/nanofibrillated cellulose (CS/NFC) and corn starch/nanofibrillated lignocellulose (CS/NFLC …
The objective of this study was to produce high-performance and biodegradable starch
nanocomposites through film casting by using corn starch/nanofibrillated cellulose (CS/NFC) …
nanocomposites through film casting by using corn starch/nanofibrillated cellulose (CS/NFC) …
Superabsorbent hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides: Classification, synthesis, physicochemical properties, and agronomic efficacy under abiotic stress …
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …
Machine learning and computational chemistry to improve biochar fertilizers: a review
AI Osman, Y Zhang, ZY Lai, AK Rashwan… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Traditional fertilizers are highly inefficient, with a major loss of nutrients and associated
pollution. Alternatively, biochar loaded with phosphorous is a sustainable fertilizer that …
pollution. Alternatively, biochar loaded with phosphorous is a sustainable fertilizer that …
Intelligent hydrogel on–off controller sensor for irrigation
XQ Zhan, ZQ Ran, HY Bao, Q Ye, H Chen, Q Fu… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2024 - Springer
As a functional material, hydrogels hold promise in agricultural irrigation, potentially solving
the problem of low utilization of irrigation water from the source. To enable more intuitive …
the problem of low utilization of irrigation water from the source. To enable more intuitive …
Eco‐friendly three‐dimensional hydrogels for sustainable agricultural applications: Current and future scenarios
MK Azeem, A Islam, RU Khan, A Rasool… - Polymers for …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Modern world is searching for water efficient agriculture techniques as irrigation is becoming
scarce. Limited water resources and more food demand are the two key challenges in …
scarce. Limited water resources and more food demand are the two key challenges in …
Rheological insights on Carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogels
K Enoch, AA Somasundaram - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydrogels are copiously studied for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and bone
regeneration owing to their water content, mechanical strength, and elastic behaviour. The …
regeneration owing to their water content, mechanical strength, and elastic behaviour. The …
Nano/micro-structural supramolecular biopolymers: innovative networks with the boundless potential in sustainable agriculture
Sustainable agriculture plays a crucial role in meeting the growing global demand for food
while minimizing adverse environmental impacts from the overuse of synthetic pesticides …
while minimizing adverse environmental impacts from the overuse of synthetic pesticides …