Article
Chemistry, Applied
Debora Franca, Gilberto Siqueira, Gustav Nystrom, Frank Clemens, Claudinei Fonseca Souza, Roselena Faez
Summary: In this study, cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) were evaluated as a nutrient carrier dispersed in biodegradable polymeric matrices. The results showed that the charge of CNF could affect nutrient release and matrix biodegradation, making this material potentially beneficial for agricultural production.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Roslyn J. Baird, Shervin Kabiri, Fien Degryse, Rodrigo C. da Silva, Ivan Andelkovic, Michael J. McLaughlin
Summary: Globally, fertilizer caking during transport and storage causes various issues, including breakdown, dust, blockages, and inconsistent application. Coatings, especially those with hydrophobic properties, can reduce moisture uptake and caking while maintaining nutrient release. In this study, wax coatings, both natural and synthetic, were applied onto fertilizer granules with powders to create surface roughness, which effectively reduced contact between condensed water droplets and the surface, leading to lower moisture ingress. The adhesive strength and nutrient release rate were evaluated using laser surface microscopy. The results showed that wax-only coatings reduced moisture uptake by up to 30%, while coatings with wax and rougheners achieved reductions between 56% and 80%. Beeswax coatings with micronutrient rougheners reduced moisture uptake by over 65% while ensuring uninterrupted nutrient supply. Therefore, these hydrophobic coatings can enhance the physical characteristics of fertilizer without compromising nutrient release kinetics.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hongyu Tian, Lina Zhang, Jingjing Dong, Liang Wu, Fuli Fang, Yanfeng Wang, Hao Li, Chenshuo Xie, Wenjing Li, Zhanbo Wei, Zhiguang Liu, Min Zhang
Summary: A novel fertilizer surface modification technique based on abrasives was developed to reduce coating material waste and ensure precise and long-term nutrient release. This technique improved the surface structure and interfacial bonding performance, significantly enhancing the coating formation and nutrient release characteristics of CRFs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hongyu Tian, Lina Zhang, Jingjing Dong, Liang Wu, Fuli Fang, Yanfeng Wang, Hao Li, Chenshuo Xie, Wenjing Li, Zhanbo Wei, Zhiguang Liu, Min Zhang
Summary: A simple surface modification technique was developed to minimize the amount of coating material in controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs), resulting in precise and long-term nutrient release. The technique improved the core surface structure, reduced roughness, and increased particle fluidity, ultimately enhancing the tightness and consistency of the coating and improving nutrient release precision.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yang Xiang, Yaqing Liu, Mingshan Gong, Yingfang Tong, Yuhan Liu, Guizhe Zhao, Jianming Yang
Summary: A novel biodegradable polymer slow-release fertilizer containing nutrient nitrogen and phosphorus was prepared in this study, inspired by the degradation of biodegradable polymers. The fertilizer can slowly release nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients under the action of microorganisms, effectively increasing the soil available phosphorus content. The study provides a simple method to prepare sustainable agriculture-promoting slow-release N and P nutrients.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ihsane Kassem, El-Houssaine Ablouh, Fatima-Zahra El Bouchtaoui, Hassan Hannache, Hakim Ghalfi, Houssine Sehaqui, Mounir El Achaby
Summary: In this study, biobased formulations using biochar materials and oxidized cellulose nanofibers were developed as coating agents for phosphate fertilizer. The results show that biochar materials can reduce the hydrophilicity of cellulose materials and the addition of montmorillonite can affect the porous structure of biochar. The developed coating material can increase the crushing strength of fertilizer granules, improve the soil water holding capacity, and reduce phosphorus leaching in the soil.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengnan Yuan, Long Cheng, Zhongxin Tan
Summary: This study systematically investigated the composition, classification, properties, and preparation of oil-coated fertilizers, summarized the challenges faced by them, and provided some suggestions for future research. The results from literature research revealed that oil-coated fertilizers have the advantages of reducing nutrient loss and controlling nutrient release, thereby reducing nitrogen loss and minimizing the release of nitrogen oxides.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiawei Lu, Yongfu Li, Yanjiang Cai, Peikun Jiang, Bing Yu
Summary: In this study, a new type of slow-release fertilizer with high water retention, named HS-BCF, was fabricated by incorporating hydrotalcite and starch into traditional biochar-based compound fertilizers (BCF). The results showed that the incorporation of hydrotalcite and starch into BCF significantly increased the soil water-retention ratio and reduced the leaching of nutrients. Kinetic analysis revealed that the release of nutrients from HS-BCF was attributed to the coupling of the diffusion-controlled and relaxation-controlled mechanism. The pot experiments demonstrated that HS-BCF had higher N-P-K utilization efficiencies compared to BCF due to better synchronization between nutrient release and plant uptake.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Stella F. Valle, Amanda S. Giroto, Caue Ribeiro
Summary: Phosphaterock and struvite dispersion in a polysulfide matrix provides a sustainable alternative for phosphorous fertilization, as it can enhance P dissolution and control its release, while also serving as a sulfur fertilizer. The study investigates the permeability mechanism and factors affecting P diffusion from PS composites. The results show that the PS composites exhibit higher P release and availability in soil compared to pure ST.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chao Wang, Shuhui Song, Ziming Yang, Yunhao Liu, Zuyu He, Chuang Zhou, Liqing Du, Dequan Sun, Puwang Li
Summary: The release characteristics of coated fertilizers are limited due to their hydrophilic nature and micropores. Researchers have improved the surface hydrophobicity of coating materials by using superhydrophobic halloysite nanotubes (SHTs). This enhancement significantly improved the nitrogen-release properties of the coated fertilizers, providing a new idea for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly bio-based controlled-release fertilizers.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Bochao Wei, Jiaquan Jiang, Chengxiang Gao, Lidan Zhang, Yaowei Zhan, Shuting Jiang, Yuanqiong Li, Shaolong Sun, Jianghui Xie, Xiaolin Fan
Summary: The nutrient release mechanism of bio-oil polymer coated controlled-release fertilizer (BCRF) was studied, revealing that the channels in the coating layer play a crucial role in controlling the release rate. Adjusting the ratio of bio-oil polymer and coating technology can improve the controlled-release performance of BCRF.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Agrataben Vadhel, Anil Kumar, Sabreen Bashir, Tabarak Malik, Anand Mohan
Summary: Excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers leads to wasteful expense and environmental degradation. In this study, a urea-hydroxyapatite nano fertilizer (UHAPF) was synthesized, which showed controlled nitrogen release and improved plant growth when combined with beneficial bacteria. Nanofertilizers also enhanced nutrient uptake and cannabinoid production in industrial cannabis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tayyaba Samreen, Fien Degryse, Roslyn Baird, Rodrigo Coqui da Silva, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Muhammad Zulqernain Nazir, Abdul Wakeel, Sidra-Tul-Muntaha, Michael McLaughlin
Summary: The application of boron (B) fertilizers is challenging due to solubility issues, but a new type of coated fertilizer showed slower release rates and reduced leaching, resulting in higher crop uptake and yield. These novel compound fertilizers released boron at a rate slow enough to prevent large leaching losses but fast enough to meet plant demand.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cong Ge, Xuebin Xu, Fei Ma, Jianmin Zhou, Changwen Du
Summary: Benefitting from the unique structure of leaf cuticle layer, the researchers have successfully improved the hydrophobicity of controlled-release fertilizer by mimicking the leaf surface structure. By loading carnauba wax onto the polyacrylate coating, the appearance and release duration of the fertilizer were improved effectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
B. Khodashenas, M. Ardjmand, A. S. Rad, M. R. Esfahani
Summary: This study investigated the synthesis and effectiveness of gold/gelatin nanoparticles as a carrier for methotrexate drug. The size and shape of AuNPs were found to affect the entrapment efficiency, drug release rate, and cellular uptake, with AuNPs showing higher EE than AuNRs. MTX loaded AuNR2-gelatin exhibited the highest cytotoxic effect on MCF-7 breast cancer cells.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Xiao-Fei Tian, Cheng-Liang Li, Min Zhang, Yan-Yan Lu, Yan-Le Guo, Long-Fei Liu
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaofei Tian, Jibiao Geng, Yanle Guo, Chengliang Li, Min Zhang, Jianqiu Chen
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yanle Guo, Zhiguang Liu, Min Zhang, Xiaofei Tian, Jianqiu Chen, Lingli Sun
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanle Guo, Min Zhang, Zhiguang Liu, Xiaofei Tian, Shugang Zhang, Chenhao Zhao, Hao Lu
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hongyu Tian, Zhiguang Liu, Min Zhang, Yanle Guo, Lei Zheng, Yuncong C. Li
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shugang Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Zhaohui Tong, Bin Gao, Ni Gao, Tianlin Shen, Yongshan Wan, Zhen Yu, Lu Liu, Xiaoxiao Ma, Yanle Guo, Job Fugice, Yuncong C. Li
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanle Guo, Min Zhang, Zhiguang Liu, Chenhao Zhao, Hao Lu, Lei Zheng, Yuncong C. Li
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenhao Zhao, Min Zhang, Zhiguang Liu, Yanle Guo, Qiang Zhang
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaojing Yu, Xiaofei Tian, Yanyan Lu, Zhiguang Liu, Yanle Guo, Jianqiu Chen, Chengliang Li, Min Zhang, Yongshan Wan
CHEMICAL SPECIATION AND BIOAVAILABILITY
(2018)
