This comprehensive review thoroughly examines starch's structure, modifications, and
applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers (SRFs) for agricultural purposes. The …

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 …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …

Develo** 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 …

High temperatures, soil salinity, a lack of available water, loose soils with reduced water
holding, and low soil fertility are obstacles to restoration efforts in degraded drylands and …

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) …

Traditional fertilizers are highly inefficient, with a major loss of nutrients and associated
pollution. Alternatively, biochar loaded with phosphorous is a sustainable fertilizer that …

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 …

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 …

Superadsorbent hydrogels have become a viable solution to the urgent problem of industrial
wastewater contamination. This paper offers a thorough analysis of the most recent …