Slow release fertilizer

This research explores the development of a novel slow-release fertilizer coating composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), tapioca starch, and modified rice husk char. These results underscore the potential of using rice husk char in biopolymer coatings to enhance the environmental performance of fertilizers, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.

8p viling 11-10-2024 4 1   Download

Hydrogels have gained significant attention in various applications, including agriculture, owing to their exclusive characteristics, such as great water retention and controlled delivery of fertilizers and agrochemicals. In this study, a nanocomposite hydrogel bead with exceptional slow-release capacity for urea fertilizer has been fabricated by appropriately combining urea, silica nanoparticles, and chitosan.

12p viinuzuka 28-02-2025 4 1   Download