Superabsorbent hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides: Classification, synthesis, physicochemical properties, and agronomic efficacy under abiotic stress …

A El Idrissi, B Channab, Y Essamlali… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …

Nanocellulose: Structure, modification, biodegradation and applications in agriculture as slow/controlled release fertilizer, superabsorbent, and crop protection: A …

BE Channab, A El Idrissi, Y Essamlali… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review investigates the potential of nanocellulose in agriculture, encompassing its
structure, synthesis, modification, and applications. Our investigation of the characteristics of …

Effect of sodium alginate-based superabsorbent hydrogel on tomato growth under different water deficit conditions

A El Idrissi, O Dardari, FNNN Metomo… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The main challenge facing agriculture today is water scarcity. At present, agriculture
consumes around 70% of the planet's freshwater, much of which is lost through evaporation …

ZIF-8 metal organic framework, carboxymethylcellulose and polyvinyl alcohol bio-nanocomposite controlled-release phosphorus fertilizer: improved P management …

BE Channab, A El Idrissi, A Ammar, A Akil… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study is concerned with the synthesis, characterization, and application of bio-
nanocomposite films using a mixture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinyl …

Harnessing a carbon-based material from food waste digestate for dye adsorption: the role of hydrogel beads in enhancing the material stability and regenerative …

S Farsad, A Amjlef, A Chaoui, AB Hamou… - Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
This study focuses on both ecological and economic gains from food waste treatment.
Accordingly, anaerobic digestion and adsorption have been combined to achieve these …

Food LEGO: Building hollow cage and sheet superstructures from starch

A Kierulf, I Mosleh, J Li, P Li, A Zarei, L Khazdooz… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
The idea of building large structures from small building blocks has had a long history in the
human imagination, from the beautifully intricate shells assembled from silica by unicellular …

Incorporating iron oxide nanoparticles in polyvinyl alcohol/starch hydrogel membrane with biochar for enhanced slow-release properties of compound fertilizers

J Lu, M Wu, L Luo, R Lu, J Zhu, Y Li, Y Cai… - Carbohydrate …, 2025 - Elsevier
Biochar-based fertilizers show promise in enhancing nutrient utilization and soil health, but
their slow-release performance remains a challenge. Herein, hydrogel membranes …

Advancing molecular understanding in high moisture extrusion for plant-based meat analogs: Challenges and perspectives

X Zhang, A Shen, Z Zhang, T Zhang, L Jiang, W Zhou… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, meat analogs based on plant proteins have received increasing attention.
However, the process of high moisture extrusion (HME), the method for their preparation …

[HTML][HTML] Development of Slow-Release Fertilizers with Function of Water Retention Using Eco-Friendly Starch Hydrogels

Y Song, L Ma, Q Duan, H **e, X Dong, H Zhang, L Yu - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Over the past two decades, the development and commercialization of slow-release
fertilizers (SRFs) have significantly advanced, with the primary aim of mitigating …

Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis

BE Channab, AEL Idrissi, A Ammar, O Dardari… - Nanoscale, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The escalating global demand for food production has predominantly relied on the extensive
application of conventional fertilizers (CFs). However, the increased use of CFs has raised …