The widespread use of fertilizers is a result of the increased global demand for food. The
commonly used chemical fertilizers may increase plant growth and output, but they have …

In the past decades, polyurethane has emerged as a new material that has been widely
developed and applied in coated controlled release fertilizers (CRFs). Particularly in recent …

Synthetic fertilizers have supported the global world agriculture and food systems since 20th
century, they have contributed significantly to increase soil productivity so as to achieve …

Human health and its improvement are the main target of several studies related to medical,
agricultural and industrial sciences. The human health is the primary conclusion of many …

In the following paper first, novel pH-sensitive melamine-formaldehyde microcapsules
containing ethylene glycol with three concentrations of cerium nitrate were synthesized …

Castor oil has been developed rapidly as a bio-based coating material for controlled-release
fertilizers. However, the release characteristics of coated fertilizers are limited because the …

Controlled release fertilizers (CRF) have been developed rapidly because it can delay the
release of nutrients. However, the traditional petroleum-based CRF is often harmful to the …

Bio-based polyurethanes are promising for the controlled release of nutrients and fertilizers,
but their toughness and plasticity need to be improved. We developed a smooth, dense …

Due to their excellent emulsification, biocompatibility, and biological activity, proteins are
widely used as microcapsule wall materials for encapsulating drugs, natural bioactive …

There is a great demand for improving the effective utilization of pesticides and reducing
their application for sustainable agriculture, and polymeric nanoparticles have provided …