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 …
Nanocellulose: Structure, modification, biodegradation and applications in agriculture as slow/controlled release fertilizer, superabsorbent, and crop protection: A …
This review investigates the potential of nanocellulose in agriculture, encompassing its
structure, synthesis, modification, and applications. Our investigation of the characteristics of …
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
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 …
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 …
This study is concerned with the synthesis, characterization, and application of bio-
nanocomposite films using a mixture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinyl …
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 …
This study focuses on both ecological and economic gains from food waste treatment.
Accordingly, anaerobic digestion and adsorption have been combined to achieve these …
Accordingly, anaerobic digestion and adsorption have been combined to achieve these …
Food LEGO: Building hollow cage and sheet superstructures from starch
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 …
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
Biochar-based fertilizers show promise in enhancing nutrient utilization and soil health, but
their slow-release performance remains a challenge. Herein, hydrogel membranes …
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 …
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
Over the past two decades, the development and commercialization of slow-release
fertilizers (SRFs) have significantly advanced, with the primary aim of mitigating …
fertilizers (SRFs) have significantly advanced, with the primary aim of mitigating …
Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis
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 …
application of conventional fertilizers (CFs). However, the increased use of CFs has raised …