期刊
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
卷 8, 期 17, 页码 6590-6600出版社
AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b05670
关键词
Banana paper; Sustainable agriculture; Pulp refining Abamectin; Wrap and plant
资金
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation [OPP1196989]
- State of North Carolina
- National Science Foundation [ECCS-1542015]
- Kenan Institute of Engineering & Technology (KIETS) at NC State University
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation [OPP1196989] Funding Source: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Controlled release and targeted delivery of agrochemicals are crucial for achieving effective crop protection with minimal damage to the environment. This work presents an innovative and cost-effective approach to fabricate lignocellulose-based biodegradable porous matrices capable of slow and sustained release of the loaded molecules for effective crop protection. The matrix exhibits tunable physicochemical properties which, when coupled with our unique wrap-and-plant concept, help to utilize it as a defense against soil-borne pests while providing controlled release of crop protection moieties. The tailored matrix is produced by mechanical treatment of the lignocellulosic fibers obtained from banana plants. The effect of different extents of mechanical treatments of the lignocellulosic fibers on the protective properties of the developed matrices is systematically investigated. While variation in mechanical treatment affects the morphology, strength, and porosity of the matrices, the specific composition and structure of the fibers are also capable of influencing their release profile. To corroborate this hypothesis, the effect of morphology and lignin content changes on the release of rhodamine B and abamectin as model cargos is investigated. These results, compared with those of the matrices developed from non-banana fibrous sources, reveal a unique release profile of the matrices developed from banana fibers, thereby making them strong candidates for crop protection applications.
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