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Eddarai EM, El Mouzahim M, Ragaoui B, Eladaoui S, Bourd Y, Bellaouchou A, Boussen R. Review of current trends in chitosan based controlled and slow-release fertilizer: From green chemistry to circular economy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134982. [PMID: 39214838 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134982] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
The demand for food is increasing rapidly with the growth of the global population. To ensure global food security, fertilizers are essential. Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) are a highly effective type of fertilizer that have been developed to meet this need. While CRFs offer significant advantages over traditional fertilizers, their use has been limited due to high production costs and negative impact on the environment. CRFs are manufactured and applied without considering the resource-use efficiency of the production process or the potential ecological consequences of fertilizer application. To tackle these issues, biopolymer-based CRFs have been developed. These innovative fertilizers are created by coating granules with biodegradable and eco-friendly biopolymers (chitosan, starch and cellulose). In addition, these groundbreaking fertilizers align with the tenets of the circular economy, which involve formulating products that enable a gradual and steady dispensation of nutrients over an extended period. Our objective in embracing these fertilizers is to transcend the traditional linear "take, make, dispose" approach and transition towards a more sustainable and circular model. This approach not only enhances nutrient delivery efficiency but also contributes significantly to reducing the environmental impact associated with conventional fertilizer use. Afterward, the research explored various aspects of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs), including the mechanisms of nutrient release, the types of coating materials used, and the techniques employed for coating. The study also examined the benefits and challenges associated with CRFs and analyzed how specific parameters influence the nutrient release mechanisms.
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- El Mehdi Eddarai
- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal, Rabat BP 1014, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal, Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal, Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal, Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal, Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal, Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Av. Ibn Battouta, Agdal, Rabat BP 1014, Morocco
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Cahyaningrum SE, Lusiana RA, Natsir TA, Muhaimin FI, Wardana AP, Purnamasari AP, Misran MB. Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-modified membrane for urea slow-release fertilizers. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34981. [PMID: 39165941 PMCID: PMC11334837 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Background Urea is a fertilizer widely used by farmers, especially vegetable farmers, due to its high nitrogen content, around 46 %. However, plants only use a small amount of nitrogen, a maximum of 35 %, while the remaining nitrogen is wasted and released into the environment. Undeniably, it causes increases production costs and environmental problems. A slow-release urea fertilizer (SRF) has been formulated to resolve these issues. Methods In this study, the membrane was made of chitosan with several crosslinking agents such as Tripolyphosphate (TPP). In addition, calcium ion bonds are expected to increase the interaction with urea fertilizer through the encapsulation process. The results Our data showed that urea slow-release fertilizer (SRF) with the chitosan/TPP/Ca membrane, was successfully synthesized. This membrane has the characteristics of a thin white layer that is transparent. The physical and chemical characterization of SRF membranes with various coating membrane variations showed that the chitosan/TPP/Ca-urea membrane has Young's modulus of 7.75-22.05 N/mm2, swelling of 109.52-132.62 % and porosity of 0.756-1.06 %. Functional group analysis shows that several spectral changes indicate the presence of crosslinking process between the chitosan functional groups and TPP. The urea release results show that the membrane is released through a diffusion mechanism. Furthermore, SEM results show that these membranes have pores with various shapes and sizes. Conclusion Based on the result, it can be concluded that chitosan membrane modification with the addition of TPP and calcium oxide provides improved membrane characteristic cs including degree of development, hydrophobicity, membrane stress, and nitrogen release on the membrane. This membrane shows is indicating suitability as a slow-release fertilizer.
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- Sari Edi Cahyaningrum
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Jl. Jl. Prof. Soedarto, Tembalang, Kota Semarang, Central Java, 50275, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sekip Utara Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Gayungan, Surabaya, East Java, 60231, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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Channab BE, El Idrissi A, Essamlali Y, Zahouily M. Nanocellulose: Structure, modification, biodegradation and applications in agriculture as slow/controlled release fertilizer, superabsorbent, and crop protection: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 352:119928. [PMID: 38219662 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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This review investigates the potential of nanocellulose in agriculture, encompassing its structure, synthesis, modification, and applications. Our investigation of the characteristics of nanocellulose includes a comprehensive classification of its structure. Various mechanical, chemical and enzymatic synthesis techniques are evaluated, each offering distinct possibilities. The central role of surface functionalization is thoroughly examined. In particular, we are evaluating the conventional production of nanocellulose, thus contributing to the novelty. This review is a pioneering effort to comprehensively explore the use of nanocellulose in slow and controlled release fertilizers, revolutionizing nutrient management and improving crop productivity with reduced environmental impact. Additionally, our work uniquely integrates diverse applications of nanocellulose in agriculture, ranging from slow-release fertilizers, superabsorbent cellulose hydrogels for drought stress mitigation, and long-lasting crop protection via nanocellulose-based seed coatings. The study ends by identifying challenges and unexplored opportunities in the use of nanocellulose in agriculture. This review makes an innovative contribution by being the first comprehensive study to examine the multiple applications of nanocellulose in agriculture, including slow-release and controlled-release fertilizers.
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- Badr-Eddine Channab
- 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
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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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- 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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Rudmin M, Makarov B, López-Quirós A, Maximov P, Lokteva V, Ibraeva K, Kurovsky A, Gummer Y, Ruban A. Preparation, Features, and Efficiency of Nanocomposite Fertilisers Based on Glauconite and Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6080. [PMID: 37763358 PMCID: PMC10532873 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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This paper studies the chemical and mechanochemical preparation of glauconite with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) nanocomposites with a ratio of 9:1 in the vol.% and wt.%, respectively. The methods include X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and differential thermal analysis with a quadruple mass spectrometer. The manufactured nanocomposites keep the flaky glauconite structure. Some glauconite unit structures have been thickened due to minimal nitrogen (ammonium) intercalation into the interlayer space. The globular, granular, or pellet mineral particles of nanocomposites can be preserved via chemical techniques. Globular and micro-aggregate particles in nanocomposites comprise a thin film of adsorbed ADP. The two-step mechanochemical method makes it possible to slightly increase the proportion of adsorbed (up to 3.2%) and intercalated (up to 6.0%) nutrients versus chemical ways. Nanocomposites prepared via chemical methods consist of glauconite (90%), adsorbed (1.8-3.6%), and intercalated (3.0-3.7%) substances of ADP. Through the use of a potassium-containing clay mineral as an inhibitor, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK), nanocomposite fertilisers of controlled action were obtained. Targeted and controlled release of nutrients such as phosphate, ammonium, and potassium are expected due to various forms of nutrients on the surface, in the micropores, and in the interlayer space of glauconite. This is confirmed via the stepwise dynamics of the release of ammonium, nitrate, potassium, and phosphate from their created nanocomposites. These features of nanocomposites contribute to the stimulation of plant growth and development when fertilisers are applied to the soil.
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- Maxim Rudmin
- School of Earth Science & Engineering, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (B.M.); (P.M.); (A.R.)
- Institute of Environmental and Agricultural Biology (X-BIO), University of Tyumen, 625003 Tyumen, Russia
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- School of Earth Science & Engineering, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (B.M.); (P.M.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Stratigraphy and Paleontology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- School of Earth Science & Engineering, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (B.M.); (P.M.); (A.R.)
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- School of Earth Science & Engineering, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (B.M.); (P.M.); (A.R.)
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- Institute of Environmental and Agricultural Biology (X-BIO), University of Tyumen, 625003 Tyumen, Russia
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, Biological Institute, Tomsk State University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (A.K.)
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, Biological Institute, Tomsk State University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (A.K.)
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- School of Earth Science & Engineering, Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia; (B.M.); (P.M.); (A.R.)
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Li Z, Zhang M. Progress in the Preparation of Stimulus-Responsive Cellulose Hydrogels and Their Application in Slow-Release Fertilizers. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3643. [PMID: 37688270 PMCID: PMC10490241 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173643] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Agriculture is facing challenges such as water scarcity, low fertilizer utilization, food security and environmental sustainability. Therefore, the development of slow-release fertilizer (SRF) with controlled water retention and release is particularly important. Slow-release fertilizer hydrogel (SRFH) has a three-dimensional (3D) network structure combined with fertilizer processing, displaying excellent hydrophilicity, biocompatibility and controllability. Cellulose has abundant hydroxyl groups as well as outstanding biodegradability and special mechanical properties, which make it a potential candidate material for the fabrication of hydrogels. This work would analyze and discuss various methods for preparing stimulus-responsive cellulose hydrogels and their combinations with different fertilizers. Moreover, the application and release mechanism of stimulus-responsive cellulose hydrogels in SRF have been summarized as well. Finally, we would explore the potential issues of stimulus-responsive cellulose hydrogels serving as an SRF, propose reasonable solutions and give an outlook of the future research directions.
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- Zhenghui Li
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, China;
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, China;
- Key Laboratory of Wooden Materials Science and Engineering of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, China
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