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Easwaran C, Christopher SR, Moorthy G, Mohan P, Marimuthu R, Koothan V, Nallusamy S. Nano hybrid fertilizers: A review on the state of the art in sustainable agriculture. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172533. [PMID: 38649050 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The advent of Nanohybrid (NH) fertilizers represents a groundbreaking advancement in the pursuit of precision and sustainable agriculture. This review abstract encapsulates the transformative potential of these innovative formulations in addressing key challenges faced by modern farming practices. By incorporating nanotechnology into traditional fertilizer matrices, nanohybrid formulations enable precise control over nutrient release, facilitating optimal nutrient uptake by crops. This enhanced precision not only fosters improved crop yields but also mitigates issues of over-fertilization, aligning with the principles of sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, nanohybrid fertilizers exhibit the promise of minimizing environmental impact. Their controlled release mechanisms significantly reduce nutrient runoff, thereby curbing water pollution and safeguarding ecosystems. This dual benefit of precision nutrient delivery and environmental sustainability positions nanohybrid fertilizers as a crucial tool in the arsenal of precision agriculture practices. The intricate processes of uptake, translocation, and biodistribution of nutrients within plants are examined in the context of nanohybrid fertilizers. The nanoscale features of these formulations play a pivotal role in governing the efficiency of nutrient absorption, internal transport, and distribution within plant tissues. Factors affecting the performance of nanohybrid fertilizers are scrutinized, encompassing aspects such as soil type, crop variety, and environmental conditions. Understanding these variables is crucial for tailoring nanohybrid formulations to specific agricultural contexts, and optimizing their impact on crop productivity and resource efficiency. Environmental considerations are integral to the review, assessing the broader implications of nanohybrid fertilizer application. This review offers a holistic overview of nanohybrid fertilizers in precision and sustainable agriculture. Exploring delivery mechanisms, synthesis methods, uptake dynamics, biodistribution patterns, influencing factors, and environmental implications, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted role and implications of nanohybrid fertilizers in advancing modern agricultural practices.
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- Cheran Easwaran
- Centre for Agricultural Nanotechnology, Directorate of Natural Resource Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641003, India
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- Centre for Agricultural Nanotechnology, Directorate of Natural Resource Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641003, India
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- Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi 834003, India
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- Centre for Agricultural Nanotechnology, Directorate of Natural Resource Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641003, India
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- Centre for Water and Geospatial Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641003, India
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- Department of Fruit Science, HC& RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641003, India
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- Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641003, India
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Mu Z, Zhang W, Chai DF, Lv Q, Tan X, Yuan R, Dong G. Preparation and characterization of slow-release urea fertilizer encapsulated by a blend of starch derivative and polyvinyl alcohol with desirable biodegradability and availability. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132693. [PMID: 38806086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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In this study, a novel double-layer slow-release fertilizer (SRF) was developed utilizing stearic acid (SA) as a hydrophobic inner coating and a blend of starch phosphate carbamate (abbreviated as SPC) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a hydrophilic outer coating (designated as SPCP). The mass ratios of SPC and PVA in the SPCP matrices were systematically optimized by comprehensively checking the water absorbency, water contact angle (WCA), water retention property (WR), and mechanical properties such as percentage elongation at break and tensile strength with FTIR, XRD, EDS, and XPS techniques, etc. Moreover, the optimal SPCP/5:5 demonstrated superior water absorbency with an 80.2 % increase for the total mass compared to natural starch/PVA(NSP), along with desirable water retention capacity in the soil, exhibiting a weight loss of only 48 % over 13 d. Relative to pure urea and SA/NSPU/5:5, SA/SPCPU/5:5 released 50.3 % of its nutrient within 15 h, leading to nearly complete release over 25 h in the aqueous phase, while only 46.6 % of urea was released within 20 d in soil, extending to approximately 30 d. The slow release performance of urea reveals that the diffusion rate of urea release shows a significant decrease with an increase in coating layers. Consequently, this work demonstrated a prospective technology for the exploration of environmentally friendly SRF by integrating biodegradable starch derivatives with other polymers.
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- Zhonghua Mu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, PR China.
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Patra A, Das S, Das S, Mandal A, Sekhar Mondal N, Ratan Ghosh A. Assessing haematological parameters and probable toxicity analysis in two coastal fish species at harbouring areas of Digha coastal belt, West Bengal, India. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 249:118318. [PMID: 38307179 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Coastal ecosystems are vital for maintaining the biodiversity and human livelihoods, but they are increasingly subjected to anthropogenic pressures, including pollution from various sources. Present work intends to assess the possible threats in coastal ecosystem as well as coastal fish species, in particular, through haematological parameters caused due to exposure of environmental contaminants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), potentially toxic metals (PTMs), etc. This study analysed the haematological parameters and probable toxicity levels in two important coastal fish species, viz., Mystus sp. and Mugil sp. widely available in Digha coastal belt. Different haematological parameters, such as WBCs (White Blood Cells), Lym (Lymphocytes), Gran (Granulocytes), Mid (Monocytes), RBCs (Red Blood Cells), HCT (Haematocrit) value, MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume), MCH (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin), MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration), RDW- CV (Red Cells Distribution Width-Co-efficient of Variation), RDW- SD (Red Cells Distribution Width-Standard Deviation), PLT (Total Platelet Count), MPV (Mean Platelet Volume), PDW- SD (Platelet Distribution Width-Standard Deviation), PDW- CV (Platelet Distribution Width-Co-efficient of Variation), PCT (Plateletcrit), PLCR (Platelet Large Cell Ratio), PLCC (Platelet Large Cell Count) and many others were measured directly through Erba H360 Haematology Analyser, simultaneously air dried blood smear was stained by Haematoxylin-Eosin(H-E) and Giemsa stain for assessing morphometric alterations of RBCs, WBCs, platelets as well as to determine the differential counts of WBCs by observing through Leica DM2000 microscope. Evidence of several abnormalities in the erythrocyte's nucleus (ENAs) and the abundance of abnormal celled erythrocytes (ECAs), carcinoma (lymphoproliferative disorder, polycythaemia vera, Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma), elevation of WBCs content, Lym %(Lymphocyte percentage), Eo(Eosinophils), monocytes, HCT and gross depletion of Ne(Neutrophils), basophils, and PLCR levels indicated a sign of major impact of contamination to two intoxicated fishes which may also affect the human being through food chain and may result into leukaemia in mammalian species, finally. However, comprehensive evaluation of the long-term impacts of the contaminants like PAHs and/or PTMs, etc., on fish populations, human health risk and coastal ecosystem is required to be addressed.
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- Atanu Patra
- Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, PIN: 713104, India; Mankar College, Mankar, West Bengal, 713144, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, PIN: 713104, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, PIN: 713104, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, PIN: 713104, India; Mankar College, Mankar, West Bengal, 713144, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, PIN: 713104, India; Netaji Subhas Open University, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 064, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, PIN: 713104, India.
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Sim DHH, Tan IAW, Lim LLP, Lau ET, Hameed BH. Synthesis of tapioca starch/palm oil encapsulated urea-impregnated biochar derived from peppercorn waste as a sustainable controlled-release fertilizer. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 173:51-61. [PMID: 37977096 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Nutrient leaching and volatilization cause environmental pollution, thus the pursuit of developing controlled-release fertilizer formulation is necessary. Biochar-based fertilizer exhibits slow-release characteristic, however the nutrient release mechanism needs to be improved. To overcome this limitation, the approach of applying encapsulation technology with biochar-based fertilizer has been implemented in this study. Black peppercorn waste was used to synthesize urea-impregnated biochar (UIB). Central composite design was used to investigate the effects of pyrolysis temperature, residence time and urea:biochar ratio on nitrogen content of UIB. The optimum condition to synthesize UIB was at 400 °C pyrolysis temperature, 120 min residence time and 0.6:1 urea:biochar ratio, which resulted in 16.07% nitrogen content. The tapioca starch/palm oil (PO) biofilm formulated using 8 g of tapioca starch and 0.12 µL of PO was coated on the UIB to produce encapsulated urea-impregnated biochar (EUIB). The UIB and EUIB pellets achieved complete release of nitrogen in water after 90 min and 330 min, respectively. The nutrient release mechanism of UIB and EUIB was best described by the Higuchi model and Korsmeyer-Peppas model, respectively. The improvement of water retention ratio of UIB and EUIB pellets was more significant in sandy-textural soil as compared to clayey-textural soil. The EUIB derived from peppercorn waste has the potential to be utilized as a sustainable controlled-release fertilizer for agriculture.
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- D H H Sim
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Division of Research and Quality Development, Malaysian Pepper Board, Lot 1115, Jalan Utama, Pending Industrial Area, 93916 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, Qatar
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Beig B, Niazi MBK, Sher F, Jahan Z, Zia M, Shah GA, Ghfar AA, Iqbal Z. Development and testing of environment friendly nanohybrid coatings for sustainable agriculture technologies. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117546. [PMID: 37914011 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Less than 50% of the applied urea fertilizer is taken up by plants due to poor nitrogen (N) use efficiency which affects overall agricultural productivity and leads to serious environmental and economic problems. Additionally, soils with high salinity might limit zinc (Zn) availability. Low Zn use efficiency (<30%) when applied as synthetic salts, e.g., zinc sulfate has therefore minimized their applicability. Within the past two decades, nanotechnology has gained a lot of interest in the development of effective nano fertilizers with high nutrient use efficiency (NUE). In this perspective, the approach of coating conventional fertilizers with nano materials especially, the ones which are essential nutrients has researched because of their high use efficiency and reduced losses. In this work, a novel and innovative formulation of hybrid nano fertilizer has been prepared for the sustainable release of nutrients. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs <50 nm) were incorporated into the biodegradable polymer (gelatin) and coated on urea using a fluidized bed coater. Among all the formulations, GZnSNPs (1.5% gelatin+0.5% elemental Zn as ZnO-NPs) showed a significant delay in urea release (<80 %) after 120 min). The sand column experiment showed sustainable Zn release for GZnSNPs i.e., 2.7 ppm vs. 3.5 ppm (GZnS) after the 6th day. Moreover, a substantial increase in wheat grain yield (6500 kg/ha), N uptake (46.5 kg/ha) and Zn uptake (21.64 g/ha) were observed for fields amended with GZnSNPs. The composition of GZnSNPs was valuable since this attracted the highest return relative to the other treatments. Gelatin supplied small N-containing molecules, resulting in extra value addition with ZnO-NPs thus increasing yield and fertilizer properties more relative to the same amount of elemental Zn given via bulk salt. Therefore, the findings of the current study recommend the use of ZnO-NPs in the agricultural sector without any negative effects on yield and NUE.
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- Bilal Beig
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Department, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Head Office 156-The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 10370, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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Zhao L, Han S, Sun R, Yan C. UiO66-based molecularly imprinted polymers with water-compatible deep eutectic solvent as functional monomer for purification of lysozyme from egg white. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 191:56. [PMID: 38153508 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-06135-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Protein-templated molecularly imprinted polymers have limitations such as poor mass transfer, slow recognition kinetics, and difficulties in isolation and purification due to their large molecular sizes, complex structures, and flexible conformations. To address these limitations and obtain lysozyme (Lyz)-imprinted polymers, a molecularly imprinted polymer (UiO66@DES-MIPs) was prepared for the first time by using Lyz as a template molecule, a metal-organic framework (UiO66-NH2) as a matrix, and a water-compatible deep eutectic solvent (DES) as a functional monomer. The introduction of UiO66-NH2 by the solvothermal method with a large specific surface area and favorable stability and resistance to environmental disturbances into the MIPs can reduce the "embedding" phenomenon and acquire a higher binding capacity and fast mass transfer. In addition, a water-soluble binary DES (1:2 molar ratio of choline chloride to 1,3 dimethylurea) prepared by a hydrothermal method as a functional monomer generates multiple forces with Lyz, increasing the hydrophilicity of UiO66@DES-MIPs and contributing to the formation and stabilization of the imprinted sites. Consequently, UiO66@DES-MIPs exhibited good selectivity, water compatibility, and fast adsorption equilibrium (the adsorption equilibrated at 243.87 ± 4.88 mg g-1 in 90 min). Besides, reusability experiments indicated that the UiO66@DES-MIPs could be recycled six times without obvious loss of adsorption capacity. The imprinting factor of UiO66@DES-MIPs is 3.67. The isolation and purification of Lyz from egg white confirmed the practicability of UiO66@DES-MIPs. The high adsorption capacity and specific recognition make this polymer a promising candidate for the isolation and purification of biological macromolecules.
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- Le Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China.
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalytic Synthesis for Fine Chemicals, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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Kubaczyński A, Walkiewicz A, Pytlak A, Grządziel J, Gałązka A, Brzezińska M. Application of nitrogen-rich sunflower husks biochar promotes methane oxidation and increases abundance of Methylobacter in nitrogen-poor soil. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 348:119324. [PMID: 37857224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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The area of sunflower crops is steadily increasing. A beneficial way of managing sunflower waste biomass could be its use as a feedstock for biochar production. Biochar is currently being considered as an additive for improving soil parameters, including the ability to oxidise methane (CH4) - one of the key greenhouse gases (GHG). Despite the high production of sunflower husk, there is still insufficient information on the impact of sunflower husk biochar on the soil environment, especially on the methanotrophy process. To fill this knowledge gap, an experiment was designed to evaluate the effects of addition of sunflower husk biochar (produced at 450-550 °C) at a wide range of doses (1-100 Mg ha-1) to Haplic Luvisol. In the presented study, the CH4 oxidation potential of soil with and without sunflower husk biochar was investigated at 60 and 100% water holding capacity (WHC), and with the addition of 1% CH4 (v/v). The comprehensive study included GHG exchange (CH4 and CO2), physicochemical properties of soil (pH, soil organic carbon (SOC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), nitrate nitrogen (NO3--N), WHC), and the structure of soil microbial communities. That study showed that even low biochar doses (5 and 10 Mg ha-1) were sufficient to enhance pH, SOC, DOC and NO3--N content. Importantly, sunflower husk biochar was significant source of NO3--N, which soil concentration increased from 9.40 ± 0.09 mg NO3--N kg-1 for the control to even 19.40 ± 0.26 mg NO3--N kg-1 (for 100 Mg ha-1). Significant improvement of WHC (by 11.0-12.4%) was observed after biochar addition at doses of 60 Mg ha-1 and higher. At 60% WHC, application of biochar at a dose of 40 Mg ha-1 brought significant improvements in CH4 oxidation rate, which was 4.89 ± 0.37 mg CH4-C kg-1 d-1. Higher biochar doses were correlated with further improvement of CH4 oxidation rates, which at 100 Mg ha-1 was seventeen-fold higher (8.36 ± 0.84 mg CH4-C kg-1 d-1) than in the biochar-free control (0.48 ± 0.28 mg CH4-C kg-1 d-1). CO2 emissions were not proportional to biochar doses and only grew circa (ca.) twofold from 3.16 to 6.90 mg CO2-C kg-1 d-1 at 100 Mg ha-1. Above 60 Mg ha-1, the diversity of methanotrophic communities increased, with Methylobacter becoming the most abundant genus, which was as high as 7.45%. This is the first, such advanced and multifaceted study of the wide range of sunflower husk biochar doses on Haplic Luvisol. The positive correlation between soil conditions, methanotroph abundance and CH4 oxidation confirmed the multifaceted, positive effect of sunflower husk biochar on Haplic Luvisol. Sunflower husk biochar can be successfully used for Haplic Luvisol supplementation. This additive facilitates soil protection against degradation and has the potential to mitigate GHG emissions.
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- Adam Kubaczyński
- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Czartoryskich 8, 24-100, Puławy, Poland.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Czartoryskich 8, 24-100, Puławy, Poland.
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- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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Salimi M, Channab BE, El Idrissi A, Zahouily M, Motamedi E. A comprehensive review on starch: Structure, modification, and applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers in agriculture. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 322:121326. [PMID: 37839830 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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This comprehensive review thoroughly examines starch's structure, modifications, and applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers (SRFs) for agricultural purposes. The review begins by exploring starch's unique structure and properties, providing insights into its molecular arrangement and physicochemical characteristics. Various methods of modifying starch, including physical, chemical, and enzymatic techniques, are discussed, highlighting their ability to impart desirable properties such as controlled release and improved stability. The review then focuses on the applications of starch in the development of SRFs. It emphasizes the role of starch-based hydrogels as effective nutrient carriers, enabling their sustained release to plants over extended periods. Additionally, incorporating starch-based hydrogel nano-composites are explored, highlighting their potential in optimizing nutrient release profiles and promoting plant growth. Furthermore, the review highlights the benefits of starch-based fertilizers in enhancing plant growth and crop yield while minimizing nutrient losses. It presents case studies and field trials demonstrating starch-based formulations' efficacy in promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Overall, this review consolidates current knowledge on starch, its modifications, and its applications in SRFs, providing valuable insights into the potential of starch-based formulations to improve nutrient management, boost crop productivity, and support sustainable agriculture.
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- Mehri Salimi
- Soil Science Department, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P. 146, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P. 146, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis & Natural Resources Valorization, URAC 24, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hassan II University, Casablanca, B.P. 146, Morocco; Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco; Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran.
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Malka E, Margel S. Engineering of PVA/PVP Hydrogels for Agricultural Applications. Gels 2023; 9:895. [PMID: 37998985 PMCID: PMC10671072 DOI: 10.3390/gels9110895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Hydrogels have gained significant popularity in agricultural applications in terms of minimizing waste and mitigating the negative environmental impact of agrochemicals. This review specifically examines the utilization of environmentally friendly, shapable hydrogels composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in various casings for crop protection against different pests, fertilizing, and watering. To activate their effectiveness, PVA/PVP hydrogels were loaded with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic environmentally friendly pesticides, namely hydrogen peroxide (HP), the essential oil thymol, and urea as a fertilizer, either separately or in combination. This review covers various physical and chemical approaches used for loading, shaping, and controlling the release profiles of pesticides and fertilizers. Additionally, it explores the evaluation of the chemical composition, structure, classification, rheology, and morphology of the hydrogels as well as their impact on the thermal stability of the encapsulated pesticides and fertilizer, followed by biological tests. These hydrogels significantly contribute to the stabilization and controlled release of essential nutrients and biocides for plants, while maintaining excellent biocidal and fertilizing properties as well as sustainability characteristics. By shedding light on the latest insights into the concepts, applications, and results of these hydrogels, this review demonstrates their immense potential for widespread future use in agriculture.
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- Bar-Ilan Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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Boughattas NEH, Katlane F, Amami R, Kefauver SC, Abrougui K, Naceur MS, Hameed M, Ghazouani H, Hussain Z, Ansar S, Sher F. Improving estimation of water soil erosion by introducing lithological formation for environmental remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116210. [PMID: 37217132 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Soil erosion is a serious and complex environmental problem worldwide, especially in the centre west of Tunisia. Whereas the construction of hill reservoirs is part of the soil and water conservation strategy, many of these have a siltation problem. Dhkekira is one of the smallest watersheds in central Tunisia whose most lithological formation consists of materials that are quite susceptible to water erosion. Due to the lack of low-scale lithological data, digital IR aerial photos with 2 m spatial resolution were considered. A semi-automatic classification of aerial photos, based on the image's textural indices is developed. The lithologic map extracted from aerial photos was used as input for ANSWERS-2000 water erosion model. Results obtained indicate first, with the semi-automatic classification of the mean and standard deviation of the thumbnail histograms that image output could help to give an idea about the existence of some surface lithological formation. The model applied to Dhkekira watershed showed that the spatial difference in water erosion was not caused only by land cover and slope, but also by lithological formation. The percentage of each lithological formation in sediment yield at the Dhkekira hill reservoir was estimated to be 69% sediment yield from Pleistocene and 19.7% from Lutetian-Priabonian.
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- Nour El Houda Boughattas
- National Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Remote Sensing and GIS Laboratory (LTSIRS), University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia; Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott-Meriem, University of Sousse, Chott Meriem, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Computer Science Ariana, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott-Meriem, University of Sousse, Chott Meriem, Tunisia; International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Integrative Crop Ecophysiology Group, Plant Physiology Section, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott-Meriem, University of Sousse, Chott Meriem, Tunisia
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- National Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Remote Sensing and GIS Laboratory (LTSIRS), University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Regional Centre for Field Crop Researches, Beja, 9000, Tunisia
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Institute of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, Riyadh, 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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Lavrentev FV, Shilovskikh VV, Alabusheva VS, Yurova VY, Nikitina AA, Ulasevich SA, Skorb EV. Diffusion-Limited Processes in Hydrogels with Chosen Applications from Drug Delivery to Electronic Components. Molecules 2023; 28:5931. [PMID: 37570901 PMCID: PMC10421015 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Diffusion is one of the key nature processes which plays an important role in respiration, digestion, and nutrient transport in cells. In this regard, the present article aims to review various diffusion approaches used to fabricate different functional materials based on hydrogels, unique examples of materials that control diffusion. They have found applications in fields such as drug encapsulation and delivery, nutrient delivery in agriculture, developing materials for regenerative medicine, and creating stimuli-responsive materials in soft robotics and microrobotics. In addition, mechanisms of release and drug diffusion kinetics as key tools for material design are discussed.
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- Filipp V. Lavrentev
- Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (V.S.A.); (V.Y.Y.); (A.A.N.); (S.A.U.)
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- Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Materials “SmartTextiles”, IRC–X-ray Coherent Optics, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, 236041 Kaliningrad, Russia;
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- Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (V.S.A.); (V.Y.Y.); (A.A.N.); (S.A.U.)
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- Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (V.S.A.); (V.Y.Y.); (A.A.N.); (S.A.U.)
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- Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (V.S.A.); (V.Y.Y.); (A.A.N.); (S.A.U.)
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- Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (V.S.A.); (V.Y.Y.); (A.A.N.); (S.A.U.)
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- Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (V.S.A.); (V.Y.Y.); (A.A.N.); (S.A.U.)
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Kavitha R, Latifah O, Ahmed OH, Charles PW, Susilawati K. Potential of Rejected Sago Starch as a Coating Material for Urea Encapsulation. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15081863. [PMID: 37112010 PMCID: PMC10146585 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Increases in food production to meet global food requirements lead to an increase in the demand for nitrogen (N) fertilizers, especially urea, for soil productivity, crop yield, and food security improvement. To achieve a high yield of food crops, the excessive use of urea has resulted in low urea-N use efficiency and environmental pollution. One promising alternative to increase urea-N use efficiency, improve soil N availability, and lessen the potential environmental effects of the excessive use of urea is to encapsulate urea granules with appropriate coating materials to synchronize the N release with crop assimilation. Chemical additives, such as sulfur-based coatings, mineral-based coatings, and several polymers with different action principles, have been explored and used for coating the urea granule. However, their high material cost, limited resources, and adverse effects on the soil ecosystem limit the widespread application of urea coated with these materials. This paper documents a review of issues related to the materials used for urea coating and the potential of natural polymers, such as rejected sago starch, as a coating material for urea encapsulation. The aim of the review is to unravel an understanding of the potential of rejected sago starch as a coating material for the slow release of N from urea. Rejected sago starch from sago flour processing is a natural polymer that could be used to coat urea because the starch enables a gradual, water-driven mechanism of N release from the urea-polymer interface to the polymer-soil interface. The advantages of rejected sago starch for urea encapsulation over other polymers are that rejected sago starch is one of the most abundant polysaccharide polymers, the cheapest biopolymer, and is fully biodegradable, renewable, and environmentally friendly. This review provides information on the potential of rejected sago starch as a coating material, the advantages of using rejected sago starch as coating material over other polymer materials, a simple coating method, and the mechanisms of N release from urea coated with rejected sago starch.
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- Rajan Kavitha
- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Malaysia
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Malaysia
- Institute of Ecosystem Science Borneo, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University Sultan Sharif Ali Brunei, Kampus Sinaut, Km 33, Jalan Tutong, Kampung Sinaut, Tutong TB1741, Brunei
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- Department of Science and Technology, Faculty of Humanities, Management and Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Bintulu 97008, Malaysia
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- Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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Channab BE, El Idrissi A, Zahouily M, Essamlali Y, White JC. Starch-based controlled release fertilizers: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 238:124075. [PMID: 36940767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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Starch, as a widely available renewable resource, has the potential to be used in the production of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) that support sustainable agriculture. These CRFs can be formed by incorporating nutrients through coating or absorption, or by chemically modifying the starch to enhance its ability to carry and interact with nutrients. This review examines the various methods of creating starch-based CRFs, including coating, chemical modification, and grafting with other polymers. In addition, the mechanisms of controlled release in starch-based CRFs are discussed. Overall, the potential benefits of using starch-based CRFs in terms of resource efficiency and environmental protection are highlighted.
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- Badr-Eddine Channab
- Laboratoire de Matériaux, Catalyse & Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles, URAC 24, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan II, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco.
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- Laboratoire de Matériaux, Catalyse & Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles, URAC 24, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan II, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Matériaux, Catalyse & Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles, URAC 24, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan II, Casablanca B.P. 146, Morocco; Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco; Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Natural Resources Valorization Center, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research, Rabat, Morocco; Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States.
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Ghumman ASM, Shamsuddin R, Sabir R, Waheed A, Sami A, Almohamadi H. Synthesis and performance evaluation of slow-release fertilizers produced from inverse vulcanized copolymers obtained from industrial waste. RSC Adv 2023; 13:7867-7876. [PMID: 36909756 PMCID: PMC9996625 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00256j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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To improve crop nutrient uptake efficacy (NUE) and better manage fertilization, slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) are developed by either coating the urea granules or making a composite. Several materials have already been developed, nevertheless, scalability of those materials is still a challenge due to their inherit drawbacks (such as hydrophilicity, crystallinity, non-biodegradability, etc.). Herein, we utilized a biodegradable, green and sustainable copolymer produced from industrial waste (sulfur-petroleum industry waste and myrcene-citrus industry waste) to coat the urea using a facile coating method to develop novel SRFs and achieve better agronomic and environmental advantages. The copolymer was first synthesized using a facile, solvent-free one-pot method called inverse vulcanization followed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to confirm the successful reaction between myrcene and sulfur subsequently coating the copolymer on urea granule. The morphology and coating thickness of coated fertilizers were analysed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), followed by a nitrogen release test in distilled water and a soil burial test to confirm the biodegradability. The nitrogen release test revealed that the SRF with the maximum coating thickness of 1733 μm releases only 16% of its total nitrogen after 4 days of incubation compared to the pristine urea which releases all its nutrient within 1 day. The soil burial test confirms the biodegradability of the copolymer, as after 50 days of incubation in soil the copolymer loses almost 18.25% of its total weight indicating that the copolymer is degrading.
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- Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman
- HICoE, Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Seri Iskandar 32610 Perak Malaysia .,Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
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- HICoE, Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Seri Iskandar 32610 Perak Malaysia .,Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Wah Engineering College, University of Wah Wah Cantt 47040 Punjab Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Wah Engineering College, University of Wah Wah Cantt 47040 Punjab Pakistan
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah Madinah Saudi Arabia
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Mokarinezhad N, Hosseini SS, Nxumalo EN. Development of polyamide/
polyacrylonitrile
thin film composite
RO
membranes by interfacial polymerization assisted with an aromatic/aliphatic organic solvent mixture. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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- Nikan Mokarinezhad
- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
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- Membrane Science and Technology Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa
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Pan Z, Gao S, Zhao Y, Liao B, Cui Y, Guo J, Pang H. Processability‐enhanced aromatic thermotropic liquid crystalline copolyesters via the introduction of the unsymmetrical units. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Ziyi Pan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry Guangdong University of Technology Guangzhou China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences Guangzhou China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences Guangzhou China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences Guangzhou China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry Guangdong University of Technology Guangzhou China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry Guangdong University of Technology Guangzhou China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences Guangzhou China
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Beig B, Niazi MBK, Jahan Z, Haider G, Zia M, Shah GA, Iqbal Z, Hayat A. Development and testing of zinc sulfate and zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated urea fertilizer to improve N and Zn use efficiency. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1058219. [PMID: 36733597 PMCID: PMC9886897 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1058219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Nitrogen (N) losses from conventional fertilizers in agricultural systems are very high, which can lead to serious environmental pollution with economic loss. In this study, innovative slow-release fertilizers were prepared using zinc (Zn) [nanoparticles (NPs) or in bulk], using molasses as an environmentally friendly coating. Several treatments were prepared using Zn in different concentrations (i.e., 0.25%, 0.5%, and 4% elemental Zn). The zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were prepared from zinc sulfate heptahydrate (ZnSO4·7H2O), and were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Furthermore, the Zn-loaded urea samples were tested for urea N release rate, leaching of water from soil, and crushing strength to assess the impact of coating on the final finished product. Pot experiments were conducted simultaneously to check the agronomic effects of Zn-coated slow-release urea on the growth and development of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The laboratory and pot results confirmed that the ZnO-NP treatments boost wheat growth and yield as a result of reduced N and Zn release. UZnNPs2 (urea coated with 0.5% ZnO-NPs and 5% molasses) demonstrated the best results among all the treatments in terms of slow nutrient release, N and Zn uptake, and grain yield. The UZnNPs2 treatment increased plant yield by 34% (i.e., 4,515 vs. 3,345 kg ha-1) relative to the uncoated prill-treated crop because of the slower release of Zn and N.
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- Bilal Beig
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Department, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Land Resources Research Institute (LRRI), National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Qiao K, Wang Q, Liu X, Gong S, Wang J. Cadmium/lead tolerance of six Dianthus species and detoxification mechanism in Dianthus spiculifolius. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 312:137258. [PMID: 36402351 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Toxic heavy metal contaminants seriously affect plant growth and human health. Reducing the accumulation of toxic metals by phytoremediation is an effective way to solve this environmental problem. Dianthus spiculifolius Schur is an ornamental plant with strong cold and drought tolerance. Because of its fast growth, well-developed root system, and large accumulation of biomass, D. spiculifolius has potential applications as a heavy metal hyperaccumulator. Therefore, the aim of this study was evaluate the ability of D. spiculifolius and other Dianthus species to remediate heavy metals, with an ultimate goal to identify available genetic resources for toxic metal removal. The cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) tolerance and accumulation of six Dianthus species were analyzed comparatively in physiological and biochemical experiments. Compared with the other Dianthus species, D. spiculifolius showed higher tolerance to, and greater accumulation of, Cd and Pb. Second-generation transcriptome analysis indicated that glutathione transferase activity was increased and the glutathione metabolism pathway was enriched with genes encoding antioxidant enzymes (DsGST, DsGST3, DsGSTU10, DsGGCT2-1, and DsIDH-2) that were up-regulated under Cd/Pb treatment by RT-qPCR in D. spiculifolius. When expressed in yeast, DsGST, DsGST3, DsGSTU10 and DsIDH-2 enhanced Cd or Pb tolerance. These results indicate that D. spiculifolius has potential applications as a new ornamental hyperaccumulator plant, and that antioxidant enzymes might be involved in regulating Cd/Pb accumulation and detoxification. The findings of this study reveal some novel genetic resources that can be used to breed new plant varieties that tolerate and accumulate heavy metals.
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- Kun Qiao
- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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Gamage A, Thiviya P, Mani S, Ponnusamy PG, Manamperi A, Evon P, Merah O, Madhujith T. Environmental Properties and Applications of Biodegradable Starch-Based Nanocomposites. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14214578. [PMID: 36365571 PMCID: PMC9656360 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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In recent years, the demand for environmental sustainability has caused a great interest in finding novel polymer materials from natural resources that are both biodegradable and eco-friendly. Natural biodegradable polymers can displace the usage of petroleum-based synthetic polymers due to their renewability, low toxicity, low costs, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. The development of novel starch-based bionanocomposites with improved properties has drawn specific attention recently in many applications, including food, agriculture, packaging, environmental remediation, textile, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biomedical fields. This paper discusses starch-based nanocomposites, mainly with nanocellulose, chitin nanoparticles, nanoclay, and carbon-based materials, and their applications in the agriculture, packaging, biomedical, and environment fields. This paper also focused on the lifecycle analysis and degradation of various starch-based nanocomposites.
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- Ashoka Gamage
- Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
- Correspondence: (A.G.); (O.M.); Tel.: +94-714430714 (A.G.); +33-5-3432-3523 (O.M.)
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- Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kettering University, Flint, MI 48504-6214, USA
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Agro-Industrielle (LCA), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Université de Toulouse, CEDEX 4, 31030 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Agro-Industrielle (LCA), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Université de Toulouse, CEDEX 4, 31030 Toulouse, France
- Département Génie Biologique, IUT A, Université Paul Sabatier, 32000 Auch, France
- Correspondence: (A.G.); (O.M.); Tel.: +94-714430714 (A.G.); +33-5-3432-3523 (O.M.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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Simeon IM, Herkendell K, Pant D, Freitag R. Electrochemical evaluation of different polymer binders for the production of carbon-modified stainless-steel electrodes for sustainable power generation using a soil microbial fuel cell. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Kou J, Duan C, Chen Y, Jia Y, Lu S, Wu L, Li X, Wu G, Liu C, Li H, Chen Z. Properties study of composites for polybutene‐1 and modified graphene oxide. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Jixiong Kou
- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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- State Key Laboratory of Gansu Advanced Non‐ferrous Metal Materials Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
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Akhter M, Shah GA, Niazi MBK, Mir S, Jahan Z, Rashid MI. Novel water‐soluble polymer coatings control
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release rate, improve soil quality and maize productivity. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mohsan Akhter
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy PMAS‐Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy PMAS‐Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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