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Yang M, Zhang J, Sun Z, Sun D. All-Natural Plant-Derived Polyurethane as a Substitute of a Petroleum-Based Polymer Coating Material. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:6444-6453. [PMID: 38502525 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The development of efficient, biobased polyurethane controlled-release fertilizers from sustainable and eco-friendly biomaterials has received increased research attention, owing to concerns regarding global food security and environmental sustainability. Most previous studies focused on replacing petroleum-based polyols with biopolyols; however, the other main raw material, isocyanate, remained a petrochemical product. Herein, all-natural, plant-derived polyurethane-coated urea was successfully developed using castor oil and biobased isocyanate, and the performance of the coating shell before and after modification was compared. The results showed that the incorporation of a low dose of lauric acid copper into the coating material simultaneously enhanced the hydrophobicity and elasticity of the all-biobased polyurethane membrane, which prolonged the nitrogen release longevity from 3 to 112 days. In addition, the modified membrane showed excellent biodegradability in a soil environment. The novel all-biobased polyurethane coating material and modification technique provide insight for developing sustainable and eco-friendly controlled-release fertilizers.
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- Ming Yang
- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Water Conservancy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, Liaoning, China
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Wu K, Shi R, Du C, Ma F, Gan F. A facile strategy to fabricate lignocellulose-based slow-release fertilizers via a high-performance treatment of rice straw using deep eutectic solvents. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128582. [PMID: 38056751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128582] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Lignin-based slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) have attracted widespread attention due to their ability to enhance nutrient utilization efficiency and reduce environmental pollution in agricultural production. However, the extraction and separation processes of lignin from biomass sources are intricate, involving substantial quantities of non-reusable toxic reagents. Here, a sustainable and eco-friendly approach using deep eutectic solvents (DES) was employed to treat rice straw, effectively dissolving the lignin present. Subsequently, the in-situ lignin regeneration was facilitated through the addition of a zinc chloride solution. The regenerated lignin was tightly wrapped around and connected to cellulose micro/nanofibers, forming a homogeneous slurry. A simple coating technique was employed to uniformly coat urea particles with the lignocellulosic slurry, yielding lignocellulose-based SRFs. Results revealed that the nutrient release of the lignocellulose-based coated fertilizers in water exceeded 56 days. A pot trial demonstrated that the application of lignocellulose-based SRFs significantly promoted the growth of rice and improved grain yield (by 10.7 %) and nitrogen use efficiency (by 34.4 %) compared to the urea treatment in rice production. Furthermore, the DES demonstrated consistently high efficiency in biomass processing even after four cycles of reuse. This green strategy offers a novel approach for the preparation of SRFs coating materials, promoting agricultural sustainability.
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- Ke Wu
- College of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210017, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210017, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open University, Nanjing 210017, China.
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Swami K, Sahu BK, Nagargade M, Kaur K, Pathak AD, Shukla SK, Stobdan T, Shanmugam V. Starch wall of urea: Facile starch modification to residue-free stable urea coating for sustained release and crop productivity. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 317:121042. [PMID: 37364943 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Quick leaching of urea fertilizer encourages different coatings, but achieving a stable coating without toxic linkers is still challenging. Here, the naturally abundant bio-polymer, i.e., starch, has been groomed to form a stable coating through phosphate modification and the support of eggshell nanoparticles (ESN) as a reinforcement agent. The ESN offers a calcium ion binding site for the phosphate to cause bio-mimetic folding. This coating retains hydrophilic ends in the core and gives an excellent hydrophobic surface (water contact angle 123°). Further, the phosphorylated starch+ESN led the coating to release only ∼30 % of the nutrient in the initial ten days and sustained for up to 60 days to show ∼90 % release. The stability of the coating has been attributed to its resistance to major soil factors viz., acidity and amylase degradation. The ESN also increases elasticity, cracking control, and self-repairing capacity by serving as buffer micro-bots. The coated urea enhanced the yield of rice grain by ∼10%.
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- Kanchan Swami
- Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow 226002, India
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India; University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Defence Institute of High Altitude Research, Leh, Ladakh 194101, India
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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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Yuan S, Zhou T, Tan Z. New Straw Coating Material for Improving the Slow-Release Performance of Fertilizers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:39818-39826. [PMID: 37574720 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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In this work, we extracted cellulose from agricultural waste and produced a new straw coating material (ethyl cellulose, EC) through a series of modification operations. The slow-release properties of ethyl cellulose-coated urea (EU) and its absorption and utilization by plants were evaluated. The surface of EU can form a smooth and fine film, and the initial nutrient release rate is only 37.91% that of the uncoated fertilizer. Compared with common urea, the nitrogen of plants cultivated with EU increased by 17.69%, and the leached nitrogen decreased by 61.29%, indicating that EU can reduce nitrogen waste to the greatest extent and continuously supply nutrients to crops. Therefore, the application of EU could be a more practical, environmentally friendly, and sustainable alternative to nitrogen fertilizers.
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- Shengnan Yuan
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, No. 1 Lion Hill Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Systems, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, No. 1 Lion Hill Street, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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Wang C, Song S, Du L, Yang Z, Liu Y, He Z, Zhou C, Li P. Nutrient controlled release performance of bio-based coated fertilizer enhanced by synergistic effects of liquefied starch and siloxane. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 236:123994. [PMID: 36914059 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123994] [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: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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The porous structure and hydrophilicity of coating shells affect the nutrient controlled-release performance of castor oil-based (CO) coated fertilizers. In order to solve these problems, in this study, the castor oil-based polyurethane (PCU) coating material was modified with liquefied starch polyol (LS) and siloxane, and a new coating material with cross-linked network structure and hydrophobic surface was synthesized, and used it to prepare the coated controlled-release urea (SSPCU). The results demonstrated that the cross-linked network formed by LS and CO improved the density and reduced the pores on the surface of the coating shells. The siloxane was grafted on the surface of coating shells to improve its hydrophobicity and thus delayed water entry. The nitrogen release experiment indicated that the synergistic effects of LS and siloxane improved the nitrogen controlled-release performance of bio-based coated fertilizers. Nutrient released longevity of SSPCU with 7 % coating percentage reached >63 days. Moreover, the nutrient release mechanism of coated fertilizer was further revealed by the analysis of the release kinetics analysis. Therefore, the results of this study provide a new idea and technical support for development of efficient and environment-friendly bio-based coated controlled-release fertilizers.
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- Chao Wang
- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit Biology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit Biology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China.
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Yuan W, Li S, Guan H, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Zhang M, Yu Y, Chen X. Preparation and Properties of a Novel Biodegradable Composite Hydrogel Derived from Gelatin/Chitosan and Polylactic Acid as Slow-Release N Fertilizer. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15040997. [PMID: 36850280 PMCID: PMC9964145 DOI: 10.3390/polym15040997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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To improve the efficient use of nitrogen and decrease the environmental pollution of N losses, a novel and biodegradable composite hydrogel was prepared by chemical cross-linking synthesis using gelatin (Gel), chitosan (CS) and polylactic acid (PLA) as raw materials. Urea as the nitrogen source was loaded into this new biodegradable hydrogel using the solution immersion method. The chemical structures of the composite hydrogels were characterized and their properties were analyzed by XRD and XPS. The regulation of urea loading and the swelling behavior of the composite hydrogel under different temperature conditions were investigated; the release behavior and release model of the composite hydrogel in the aqueous phase was explored. The results show that the loading of urea is controllable in aqueous urea solution with different concentrations. In the water phase, it shows a three-stage sustained release behavior, that is, the initial release rate of urea is relatively fast, and the medium release rate of urea gradually slows down, and finally the nutrient release rate tends to be flat. The release behavior in the water phase fits to the Ritger-Peppas model. Within 10 min, 180 min and 900 min, the cumulative nutrient release rate of gelatin/chitosan/PLA-urea (GCPU) composite hydrogel is 20%, 70% and 86%, respectively. Compared with pure urea, The urea diffusion time of GCPU was extended by 1350-times. In addition, the GCPU also has good water absorption and water retention properties, in which average water content can reach as high as 4448%. All of the results in this work showed that GCPU hydrogel had good water absorption and retention and N slow-release properties, which are expected to be widely used in sustainable agriculture and forestry, especially in arid and degraded land.
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- Weijie Yuan
- Experimental Center of Forestry in North China, Chinese Academy of Forestry, National Permanent Scientific Research Base for Warm Temperate Zone Forestry of Mountain Jiulong in Beijing, Beijing 102300, China
- Correspondence: (W.Y.); (X.C.)
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- Experimental Center of Forestry in North China, Chinese Academy of Forestry, National Permanent Scientific Research Base for Warm Temperate Zone Forestry of Mountain Jiulong in Beijing, Beijing 102300, China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- Experimental Center of Forestry in North China, Chinese Academy of Forestry, National Permanent Scientific Research Base for Warm Temperate Zone Forestry of Mountain Jiulong in Beijing, Beijing 102300, China
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- Experimental Center of Forestry in North China, Chinese Academy of Forestry, National Permanent Scientific Research Base for Warm Temperate Zone Forestry of Mountain Jiulong in Beijing, Beijing 102300, China
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- Experimental Center of Forestry in North China, Chinese Academy of Forestry, National Permanent Scientific Research Base for Warm Temperate Zone Forestry of Mountain Jiulong in Beijing, Beijing 102300, China
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- Experimental Center of Forestry in North China, Chinese Academy of Forestry, National Permanent Scientific Research Base for Warm Temperate Zone Forestry of Mountain Jiulong in Beijing, Beijing 102300, China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- Inner Mongolia Imbrication Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Huhhot 010070, China
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- Beijing King Creation Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 102300, China
- Correspondence: (W.Y.); (X.C.)
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Liu Y, Yang Z, Zhu C, Zhang B, Li H. The Eco-Agricultural Industrial Chain: The Meaning, Content and Practices. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3281. [PMID: 36833976 PMCID: PMC9960055 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Resource-saving and environmentally friendly industrial structures, production, and living modes are pursued continuously for sustainable ecological development. According to the Second National Pollution-Source Survey, agricultural non-point pollution is still the most important source of the current water pollution. In order to improve the water environment and control the pollution, the meaning and content of the eco-agricultural industrial chain was introduced. Based on this conception, the eco-agricultural industrial chain, integrating a whole circular system with different sessions of crop farming, animal breeding, agricultural product processing, and rural living, was innovatively put forward to control the agricultural non-point pollution and protect the water environment systematically for the first time in this paper. The sustainable development was realized at a large scale from the reduction and harmlessness at the source, resource utilization in the process, and ecological restoration in the end. Core techniques were innovated based on the integration of agricultural industries to achieve the high-quality and green development of agriculture. The system included ecological breeding technologies, ecological cultivation technologies, as well as rural sewage treatment and recycling technologies, in the principle of reduce, reuse, and resource. Based on this, the agricultural production changed from the traditional mode of "resources-products-wastes" to the circulation pattern of "resources-products-renewable resources-products". Thus, the final aim could be achieved to realize the material's multilevel use and energy conversion in the system. The eco-agricultural industrial chain technology was proven to be efficient to achieve both the good control of agricultural non-point pollution and an effective improvement in the water quality.
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- Yongwei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Evolution, Ministry of Education, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Evolution, Ministry of Education, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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Shi S, Wang X, Li Z, Meng J, Chu X, Zhang P, Sun B, Zhang J, Gao Y, Xu W, Song Q, Xu X, Wu J, Zhou N. Multifunctional Integrated Superhydrophobic Coatings with Unique Fluorescence and Micro/Micro/Nano-Hierarchical Structures Enabled by In Situ Self-Assembly. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:7442-7453. [PMID: 36695810 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Conferring versatility to superhydrophobic materials is extremely desirable to advance their utility. Herein, we have developed a superhydrophobic material with montmorillonite as microskeleton supports and in situ grown ZIF-8 nanoparticles and loaded them with newly developed fluorescent carbon dots. In situ growth of the ZIF-8 on OMMT constructs a dense nanoscale rough structure and meanwhile self-assembly generates abundant microporous, thus forming unique hierarchical microporous/microsheet/nanoparticle tri-tier micro and nano structures. Then the multifunctional superhydrophobic coating is fabricated by a facile spraying technique using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a multifunctional polymer binder. The PDMS/RB-CDs/ZIF-8@OMMT exhibits superhydrophobicity with a water contact angle of 164.7° and a water sliding angle of 1.4°, which also possesses good self-cleaning performance. Moreover, novel carbon dots are developed in this work which can confer unique fluorescent properties and photothermal properties to materials. Fluorescence characterization reveals the multiple emission peaks among 300-800 nm and excitation wavelength dependence and independence. Photothermal experiments unveil an efficient light-to-heat conversion caused by the light traps and absorption wavelengths associated with photothermal heating. Benefiting from the dense microporous/microsheet/nanoparticle structures, the superhydrophobicity is still maintained after 120 cycles of abrasion. Moreover, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) reveals a significant increase in impedance, which is associated with excellent corrosion resistance. The superhydrophobic coating also exhibits superior UV resistance and good thermal stability. Multifunctional fluorescent superhydrophobic materials will enable the development of various and potential applications in different fields.
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- Shaoze Shi
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, 252000, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu210023, China
- Nanjing Zhou Ninglin Advanced Materials Technology Company Limited, Nanjing211505, China
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Yu Z, Cheng D, Gao B, Yao Y, Liu C, Li J, Wang C, Xie J, Zhang S, Li Z, Yang Y. Bio-based Polyurethane Based on a Dynamic Covalent Network with Damage Tolerance for Controlled Release of Fertilizers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:56046-56055. [PMID: 36484480 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Bio-based polyurethanes are promising for the controlled release of nutrients and fertilizers, but their toughness and plasticity need to be improved. We developed a smooth, dense, elastic, and indestructible bio-based polyurethane (BPU) coating with a nutrient controlled release ∼150% superior, a tensile strength ∼300% higher, and a toughness ∼1200% higher than those for the original BPU coating. Through a one-step reaction of soybean oil polyols (accounting for more than 60%), isocyanate, and benzil dioxime, the dynamic covalent network based on oxime-carbamate replaces part of irreversible covalent cross-linking. The dynamic fracture-bonding reaction in the modified coating BPU can effectively promote the hydrogen bond recombination and oxime-carbamate chain migration in the coating process, which avoids the structural defects caused by coating tear and fertilizer collision. This work provides a simple and versatile strategy for building controlled-release fertilizer coatings.
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- Zhen Yu
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611-0570, United States
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong 271018, China
- Department of Soil and Water Science, Tropical Research and Education Center, IFAS, University of Florida, Homestead, Florida 33031, United States
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Liu X, Wu L, Zhou W, Hu L, Lv J, Du W. Environment-friendly bio-based controlled-release phosphate fertilizer with waste kitchen oil as coating material: Preparation, characterization, and mechanisms. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 324:116409. [PMID: 36352715 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116409] [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: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Recently, Bio-based polyurethane controlled-release fertilizers (BPCF) have been developed rapidly owing to their environmental friendliness, renewability, and low cost. However, the unsatisfying controlled release prohibits their large-scale direct application in agricultural production. Here, we prepared bio-based controlled-release phosphate (P) fertilizers using harmful waste kitchen oils (WKO) as coating materials. The membrane shell surface was modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT), and superhydrophobic controlled-release phosphorus fertilizers (SCRF) were obtained. After CNT modification, the controlled release period of SCRF was greatly improved. Phosphorus released period of SCRF reached over 67 d while that of BPCF was merely ∼49 d. Additionally, the surface energy, cracks, roughness, microstructure, cross-linking degree, etc., of the membrane shells were measured. The results showed that CNT greatly improved the hydrophobic properties of the membrane shells. The findings indicated the application of modified WKO with great agricultural value in preparing environment-friendly BPCFs.
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- Xiaoqi Liu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A& F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A& F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A& F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A& F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A& F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A& F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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Wu K, Xu X, Ma F, Du C. Fe-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks for the Controlled Release of Fertilizer Nutrients. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:35970-35980. [PMID: 36249404 PMCID: PMC9558253 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Due to the controlled-delivery function of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gases, drugs, and pesticides, iron-based MOFs (Fe-MOFs) were explored in the laboratory as a novel fertilizer, which showed potential for use in the fertilizer industry; the challenge in the industrial scale application of Fe-MOFs in practical crop production was mainly the impact of scaling-up to energy and heat transfer, as well as the reaction yield. In this study, Fe-MOFs were hydrothermally synthesized both in the laboratory scale and in the pilot scale, their structure and components were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, and then their nutrient release and degradation behaviors were investigated. The results showed that Fe-MOFs were successfully synthesized in both scales with similar yields around 27%, and the Fe-MOFs showed a similar structure with the molecular formula of C2H15Fe2N2O18P3. The nutrients N, P, and Fe were present in the Fe-MOFs with the average contents of 6.03, 14.48, and 14.69%, respectively. Importantly, the nutrient release rate and pattern of Fe-MOFs well matched with the crop growth, which greatly promoted the rice yield. Therefore, the environmentally friendly compounds of Fe-MOFs could be industrially produced and used as an innovative fertilizer with unique features of varied nutrients and controlled release.
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- Ke Wu
- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
- College
of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu Open
University, Nanjing210017China
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- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
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- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
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- The
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
- College
of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
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Ma X, Zhang S, Yang Y, Tong Z, Shen T, Yu Z, Xie J, Yao Y, Gao B, Li YC, Helal MI. Development of multifunctional copper alginate and bio-polyurethane bilayer coated fertilizer: Controlled-release, selenium supply and antifungal. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 224:256-265. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lu H, Dun C, Jariwala H, Wang R, Cui P, Zhang H, Dai Q, Yang S, Zhang H. Improvement of bio-based polyurethane and its optimal application in controlled release fertilizer. J Control Release 2022; 350:748-760. [PMID: 36030990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In the past decades, polyurethane has emerged as a new material that has been widely developed and applied in coated controlled release fertilizers (CRFs). Particularly in recent years, the excessive consumption of petroleum resources and increasing demand for sustainable development have resulted in considerable interest in bio-based polyurethane coated controlled-release fertilizers. This review article focuses on the application and progress of environmentally friendly bio-based materials in the polyurethane-coated CRF industry. We also explore prospects for the green and sustainable development of coated CRFs. Using animal and plant oils, starch, lignin, and cellulose as raw materials, polyols can be produced by physical, chemical, and biological means to replace petroleum-based materials and polyurethane film coating for CRFs can be prepared. Various modifications can also improve the hydrophobicity and degradability of polyurethane film. A growing body of research on bio-based polyurethane has revealed its great potential in the production and application of coated CRFs. The purpose of this review is to highlight the practicality of bio-based materials in the application of polyurethane-coated CRFs and to clarify their current limitations.
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- Hao Lu
- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Soil Improvement and Utilization (Coastal Saline-alkali Lands), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, P.R. China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China; Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Soil Improvement and Utilization (Coastal Saline-alkali Lands), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, P.R. China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province/Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China.
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Dong L, Chen G, Liu G, Huang X, Xu X, Li L, Zhang Y, Wang J, Jin M, Xu D, Abd El-Aty AM. A review on recent advances in the applications of composite Fe 3O 4 magnetic nanoparticles in the food industry. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:1110-1138. [PMID: 36004607 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2113363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have attracted tremendous attention due to their superparamagnetic properties, large specific surface area, high biocompatibility, non-toxicity, large-scale production, and recyclability. More importantly, numerous hydroxyl groups (-OH) on the surface of Fe3O4 MNPs can provide coupling sites for various modifiers, forming versatile nanocomposites for applications in the energy, biomedicine, and environmental fields. With the development of science and technology, the potential of nanotechnology in the food industry has also gradually become prominent. However, the application of composite Fe3O4 MNPs in the food industry has not been systematically summarized. Herein, this article reviews composite Fe3O4 MNPs, including their properties, modifications, and physical functions, as well as their applications in the entire food industry from production to processing, storage, and detection. This review lays a solid foundation for promoting food innovation and improving food quality and safety.
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- Lina Dong
- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agri-Produc-Product Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agri-Produc-Product Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture Rural Affairs China, Beijing, PR China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Vegetables Quality and Safety Control; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Vegetable Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Dutta S, Pal S, Panwar P, Sharma RK, Bhutia PL. Biopolymeric Nanocarriers for Nutrient Delivery and Crop Biofortification. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:25909-25920. [PMID: 35936412 PMCID: PMC9352165 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Driven by the possibility of precise transformational change in nutrient-enrichment technology to meet global food demand, advanced nutrient delivery strategies have emerged to pave the path toward success for nutrient enrichment in edible parts of crops through bioderived nanocarriers with increased productivity. Slow and controlled release of nutrient carrier materials influences the nutrient delivery rate in soil and in the edible parts of crops with a sluggish nutrient delivery to enhance their availability in roots by minimizing nutrient loss. With a limited understanding of the nutrient delivery mechanism in soil and the edible parts of crops, it is envisaged to introduce nutrient-enrichment technology for nutrient delivery that minimizes environmental impact due to its biodegradable nature. This article attempts to analyze the possible role of the cellulose matrix for nutrient release and the role of cellulose nanocomposites and nanofibers. We have proposed a few cellulose derived biofortificant materials as nutrient carriers, such as (1) nanofibers, (2) polymer-nanocellulose-clay composites, (3) silk-fibroin derived nanocarriers, and (4) carboxymethyl cellulose. An effort is undertaken to describe the research need by linking a biopolymer derived nanocarrier for crop growth regulation and experimental nitrogen release analysis. We have finally provided a perspective on cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) for microcage based nutrient loading ability. This article aims to explain why biopolymer derived nutrient carriers are the alternative candidate for alleviating nutrient deficiency challenges which are involved in focusing the nutrient delivery profile of biopolymers and promising biofortification of crops.
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- Saikat Dutta
- Electrochemical
Energy & Sensor Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click
Chemistry Research & Studies, Amity
University, Noida 201303, India
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- Research
Center, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil &
Water Conservation, Sector 27 A Madhya Marg, Chandigarh 160019, India
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- Research
Center, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil &
Water Conservation, Sector 27 A Madhya Marg, Chandigarh 160019, India
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- Sustainable
Materials and Catalysis Research Laboratory (SMCRL), Department of
Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur, Jodhpur 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Division
of Agroforestry, Indian Council of Agriculture
Research (ICAR), Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Umiam, Nagaland 797106, India
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Li J, Liu Y, Liu J, Cui X, Hou T, Cheng D. A novel synthetic slow release fertilizer with low energy production for efficient nutrient management. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 831:154844. [PMID: 35351509 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chemical synthetic slow release fertilizer had become a major breakthrough in the green fertilizer industry due to its superior nutrient management and degradation properties. However, the traditional chemical synthetic slow release fertilizers contain only nitrogen and consume high energy during drying. Herein, a low cost green chemical synthetic slow release fertilizer (PSRF/KCl) was prepared from urea, formaldehyde and diammonium phosphate by spray drying method. Compared with the traditional drying process, the comprehensive energy consumption is reduced by 38.13%. The SEM, FTIR, and TG characteristics of PSRF/KCl showed that it has excellent water solubility, special morphological characteristics and thermal properties. In addition, the application of PSRF/KCl in Chinese cabbage showed that PSRF/KCl could increase the yield by 26.2%. All the results showed that PSRF/KCl is a green chemical synthetic slow release fertilizer, which has broad application prospects in modern sustainable agriculture, and its matching spray drying process can effectively reduce production costs.
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- Junyin Li
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, Shandong, China
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- Wendeng Agricultural Bureau, Weihai 264400, Shandong, China
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- Wendeng Agricultural Bureau, Weihai 264400, Shandong, China
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- Shanghe Agricultural Bureau, Ji'nan 251699, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, Shandong, China.
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Machado TO, Grabow J, Sayer C, de Araújo PHH, Ehrenhard ML, Wurm FR. Biopolymer-based nanocarriers for sustained release of agrochemicals: A review on materials and social science perspectives for a sustainable future of agri- and horticulture. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 303:102645. [PMID: 35358807 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Devastating plant diseases and soil depletion rationalize an extensive use of agrochemicals to secure the food production worldwide. The sustained release of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture is a promising solution to the eco-toxicological impacts and it might reduce the amount and increase the effectiveness of agrochemicals administration in the field. This review article focusses on carriers with diameters below 1 μm, such as capsules, spheres, tubes and micelles that promote the sustained release of actives. Biopolymer nanocarriers represent a potentially environmentally friendly alternative due to their renewable origin and biodegradability, which prevents the formation of microplastics. The social aspects, economic potential, and success of commercialization of biopolymer based nanocarriers are influenced by the controversial nature of nanotechnology and depend on the use case. Nanotechnology's enormous innovative power is only able to unfold its potential to limit the effects of climate change and to counteract current environmental developments if the perceived risks are understood and mitigated.
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- Thiago O Machado
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, PO Box 476, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Sustainable Polymer Chemistry Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiteit Twente, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands; Faculty of Behavioural Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, PO Box 476, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, PO Box 476, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Faculty of Behavioural Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Sustainable Polymer Chemistry Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiteit Twente, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands.
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Hu T, Chan C, Lin M, Bu H, Liu B, Jiang G. COCu: A Robust Self-Regenerative Hydrogel with Applicability as Both Hydrated Gel Dressing and Dry Suture for Seamless Tissue Fixation and Repair. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102074. [PMID: 34913606 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Self-regenerative hydrogels have recently been developed, and represent a special type of self-healing hydrogels with the ability to restore a dehydrated hydrogel with physical damage. In this study, a self-regenerative hydrogel (COCu) based on two chitosan polymers assembled by slow-released Cu2+ is developed. The COCu hydrogel displays an excellent regeneration ability after being dehydrated and fractured. By simple hydration at room temperature, the fragments of the dehydrated gel fuse into one seamless whole, thereby preserving the mechanical properties and functionalities of the original hydrogel. The regeneration process can be conducted repeatedly after different methods of dehydration (natural volatilization, heat drying, lyophilization) and various modes of deconstruction (flakes, powder, lumpy sponge, etc.). Furthermore, the COCu hydrogel provides ultra-stretchability, and it can be stretched into thin (0.01-0.1 mm) filaments, which, when dried (dtCOCu), can be used as suture lines. Moreover, when used as a dry suture, it regenerates into the hydrogel in the presence of the tissue fluid, forming an excellent sealant to immobilize tissues and seamlessly seal wounds. The fast self-regeneration allows for its facile application as both a hydrated gel dressing and dry suture, and offers customized strategies for fixing and repair of different wounds in soft tissues.
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- Tian Hu
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education College of Materials and Energy South China Agricultural University Guangzhou 510642 China
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- Department of Spine Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou 510630 China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education College of Materials and Energy South China Agricultural University Guangzhou 510642 China
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- Department of Materials and Nanotechnology SINTEF Industry Forskningsveien 1 Oslo 0373 Norway
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- Department of Spine Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou 510630 China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education College of Materials and Energy South China Agricultural University Guangzhou 510642 China
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Zhang L, Tian H, Zhang M, Wu L, Guo W, Fang F, Sun X, Zhong Z, Du L, Liu Z. Preparation and Properties of Bio-Based Polyurethane Controlled Release Urea Coating with Photosensitivity. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:8558-8569. [PMID: 35309463 PMCID: PMC8928513 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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In order to improve the photodegradation ability of fertilizer coating material and realize the sustainability of fertilizers, in this study, the commercially available photosensitive iron stearate (FeSt3) was wet-ground into submicrometer FeSt3 (SFeSt3) particles and used in preparation of a SFeSt3-modified bio-based polyurethane (PU)-coated controlled release urea (PU-SFe-CRU). The results showed that after 1 month photodegradation, the coating material had significant yellowing, the oxygen content of SFeSt3-modified PU (PU-SFe) increased by 56.89%, and its structure became more porous and looser than PU. The thermal stability of PU-SFe decreased, and more intermediate products were produced after exposure to UV light. The germination experiment showed that PU-SFe before and after photodegradation (up to 60 mg/L) had no adverse effect on the seed germination and bud growth of rice. Additionally, PU-SFe had a significantly higher Cr adsorption capacity after photodegradation due to the increase of the oxygen-containing group and specific surface. This study provides a theoretical basis for the research and development of photodegradable environment-friendly controlled release urea.
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- Lina Zhang
- National
Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and
Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and
Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and
Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Crop Specific Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural Affairs, Xinyangfeng Agricultural
Technology Co Ltd., Jingmen, Hubei 448001, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Crop Specific Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural Affairs, Xinyangfeng Agricultural
Technology Co Ltd., Jingmen, Hubei 448001, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Crop Specific Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural Affairs, Xinyangfeng Agricultural
Technology Co Ltd., Jingmen, Hubei 448001, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and
Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and
Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and
Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and
Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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Wang Y, Sun M, Qiao D, Li J, Wang Y, Liu W, Bunt C, Liu H, Liu J, Yang X. Graft copolymer of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and polyether polyol (CMC-g-TMN-450) improves the crosslinking degree of polyurethane for coated fertilizers with enhanced controlled release characteristics. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 272:118483. [PMID: 34420742 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Novel superhydrophobic sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) modified polyurethane (MPU) was developed as the membrane material for controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) by cross-linking polymerization of 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and CMC-based modified polyol (CMP) which was made by grafting CMC onto polyether polyol (TMN-450). The modified polyurethane coated fertilizer (MPUCF) was prepared by using MPU as the membrane material through a fluidized bed device. Analysis results of 13C NMR showed that the coatings of PUCF and MPUCF were prepared by connecting hydroxyl to isocyanate groups to form a carbamate. MPU had lower water absorption rates than PU, and MPUCF coating showed excellent hydrophobicity. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) revealed that MPUCF coating surface was much more smooth and flat than that of PUCF. Furthermore, the nitrogen (N) release longevity of MPUCF can increased to 140 days when the coating rate was 5%. It is concluded that MPU was an excellent superhydrophobic coating material for CRF.
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- Yang Wang
- Department of Basic Courses, Shanxi Agricultural University (Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences), Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
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- Department of Basic Courses, Shanxi Agricultural University (Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences), Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China
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- Department of Basic Courses, Shanxi Agricultural University (Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences), Taigu, Shanxi 030801, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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Shen Y, Zhou J, Du C, Zhou Z. Hydrophobic modification of waterborne polymer slows urea release and improves nitrogen use efficiency in rice. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 794:148612. [PMID: 34198088 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) with long release longevity have been actively sought to match the nutrient demands of crops over the entire growing period. Waterborne polymer is an environmental friendliness coating for CRFs because it neither uses organic solvent nor influences soil property. However, its low hydrophobicity leads to a short controlled-release longevity of CRFs coated with waterborne polymer. To overcome this drawback, a hydrophobic coating was fabricated using silica-modified fluorinated lauryl-methacrylate-containing polyacrylate (SFLPA). After hydrophobic modification, both a slower water influx rate and a larger modulus induced a reduced swelling rate and an extended controlled-release longevity consequently from 42 days to 108 days. Furthermore, a pot trial demonstrated that a single application of SFLPA-coated CRFs significantly boosted grain yield (by 13.36%), nitrogen uptake (by 17.44%) and nitrogen use efficiency (by 24.29%) compared to a three-split application of urea in rice production. The study demonstrated substantial potential of silica/fluorinated waterborne polymer for improving the effectiveness of CRFs in rice production.
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- Yazhen Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 N. East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 N. East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 N. East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China; College of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Soil and Fertilizer Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610066, China
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Thiol-ene Click Chemistry Using Triethylamine Gas as a Promoter to Make Coated Slow-release Fertilizer. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2021.100189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Kassem I, Ablouh EH, El Bouchtaoui FZ, Kassab Z, Khouloud M, Sehaqui H, Ghalfi H, Alami J, El Achaby M. Cellulose nanocrystals-filled poly (vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites as waterborne coating materials of NPK fertilizer with slow release and water retention properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 189:1029-1042. [PMID: 34411612 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Effective fertilizers management is essential for sustainable agricultural practices. One way to improve agronomic practices is by using slow-release fertilizers (SRF) that have shown interesting role in optimizing nutrients availability for plants growth. Considering the current ecological concerns, coated SRF using ecofriendly materials continue to attract great attention. In this context, novel waterborne and biodegradable coating nanocomposite formulations were elaborated from cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)-filled poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) for slow release NPK fertilizer with water retention property. CNC were extracted from hemp stalks using sulfuric acid hydrolysis process and their physico-chemical characteristics were investigated. CNC with various weight loadings (6, 10, 14.5 wt%) were incorporated into PVA polymer via solvent mixing method to produce viscous coating nanocomposite formulations with moderated shear viscosity. Uniform PVA@CNC coating microlayer was applied on the surface of NPK fertilizer granules in Wurster chamber of a fluidized bed dryer at controlled spraying and drying parameters. The nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium release profiles from coated NPK fertilizer were determined in water and soil. It was found that the coating materials extended the N-P-K nutrients release time from 3 days for uncoated fertilizer to 10 and 30 days for neat PVA- and CNC/PVA-coated fertilizer in soil medium, indicating the positive role of the presence of CNC in the PVA-based coatings. The morphology, coating rate and crushing strength of the as-prepared coated products were investigated in addition to their effect on water holding capacity and water retention of the soil. Enhanced crushing strength and water retention with a positive effect on the soil moisture were observed after coating NPK fertilizer, mainly with high CNC content (14.5 wt%). Therefore, these proposed nanocomposite coating materials showed a great potential for producing a new class of SRF with high nutrients use efficiency and water retention capacity, which could be beneficial to sustainable crop production.
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- Ihsane Kassem
- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco.
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Chemical & Biochemical Sciences-Green Process Engineering (CBS-GPE), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, OCP Jorf Lasfar Industrial Complex, P.O. Box 118, El Jadida 24025, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Innovation OCP, OCP Jorf Lasfar Industrial Complex, P.O. Box 118, El Jadida 24025, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco
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- Materials Science, Energy and Nanoengineering Department (MSN), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Benguerir 43150, Morocco.
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Ma S, Ji Y, Dong Y, Chen S, Wang Y, Lü S. An environmental-friendly pesticide-fertilizer combination fabricated by in-situ synthesis of ZIF-8. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 789:147845. [PMID: 34058575 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Stimulus-responsive pesticide or fertilizer systems have been emerged to improve the use efficiency of agrochemicals, reduce over-application and ensuing environmental problems. However, environmental-friendly synthesis of these systems still remain challenging. In this work, an environmental-friendly synthesis strategy has been developed to form a pesticide and fertilizer combination to achieve the integration of plant protection and nutrient supply. This pesticide-fertilizer combination system was fabricated using ammonium zinc phosphate (ZNP) and in-situ synthesized zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) as nutrients resources, and dinotefuran (DNF) as a pesticide. DNF was encapsulated in-situ (loading capacity of 12.32 ± 0.46%) during the ZIF-8 crystal synthesis process, rather than loaded by further adsorption, which improved its stability and prevented premature or rapid release. The hydrophobic ZIF-8 provided a pH-responsive slow-release behavior. The cumulative released DNF within seven days at pH 4.0, 7.0 and 10.0 was 66.30%, 40.41%, and 37.44%, respectively. The pesticide-fertilizer combination system showed significant effects on corn seed pre-cultivation, soil cultivation and pest control. This work provides a strategy for the integration of pesticide and fertilizer, which will reduce negative environmental effects caused by their over-applications and have great potential in modern sustainable agriculture.
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- Song Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Ji Y, Ma S, Lv S, Wang Y, Lü S, Liu M. Nanomaterials for Targeted Delivery of Agrochemicals by an All-in-One Combination Strategy and Deep Learning. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:43374-43386. [PMID: 34469104 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c11914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The development of modern agriculture has prompted the greater input of herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers. However, precision release and targeted delivery of these agrochemicals still remain a challenge. Here, a pesticide-fertilizer all-in-one combination (PFAC) strategy and deep learning are employed to form a system for controlled and targeted delivery of agrochemicals. This system mainly consists of three components: (1) hollow mesoporous silica (HMS), to encapsulate herbicides and phase-change material; (2) polydopamine (PDA) coating, to provide a photothermal effect; and (3) a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF8), to provide micronutrient Zn2+ and encapsulate insecticides. Results show that the PFAC at concentration of 5 mg mL-1 reaches the phase transition temperature of 1-tetradecanol (37.5 °C) after 5 min of near-infrared (NIR) irradiation (800 nm, 0.5 W cm-2). The data of corn and weed are collected and relayed to deep learning algorithms for model building to realize object detection and further targeted weeding. In-field treatment results indicated that the growth of chicory herb was significantly inhibited when treated with the PFAC compared with the blank group after 24 h under NIR irradiation for 2 h. This system combines agrochemical innovation and artificial intelligence technology, achieves synergistic effects of weeding and insecticide and nutrient supply, and will potentially achieve precision and sustainable agriculture.
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- Yanzheng Ji
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Communication and Information Engineering, Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications, Xi'an 710121, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Chemistry and Resources Utilization of Gansu Province, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Martins PM, Lima AC, Ribeiro S, Lanceros-Mendez S, Martins P. Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: From the Soul of the Earth to the Deep History of Ourselves. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:5839-5870. [PMID: 35006927 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Precisely engineered magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been widely explored for applications including theragnostic platforms, drug delivery systems, biomaterial/device coatings, tissue engineering scaffolds, performance-enhanced therapeutic alternatives, and even in SARS-CoV-2 detection strips. Such popularity is due to their unique, challenging, and tailorable physicochemical/magnetic properties. Given the wide biomedical-related potential applications of MNPs, significant achievements have been reached and published (exponentially) in the last five years, both in synthesis and application tailoring. Within this review, and in addition to essential works in this field, we have focused on the latest representative reports regarding the biomedical use of MNPs including characteristics related to their oriented synthesis, tailored geometry, and designed multibiofunctionality. Further, actual trends, needs, and limitations of magnetic-based nanostructures for biomedical applications will also be discussed.
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- Pedro M Martins
- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal.,IB-S - Institute for Research and Innovation on Bio-Sustainability, University of Minho, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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- Centre/Department of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal.,Centre/Department of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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- 3BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials and Applications, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa 48940, Spain.,IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, 48009, Spain
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- IB-S - Institute for Research and Innovation on Bio-Sustainability, University of Minho, Braga 4710-057, Portugal.,Centre/Department of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
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Wang S, Wang Y, Zou Y, Chen G, Ouyang J, Jia D, Zhou Y. Biologically Inspired Scalable-Manufactured Dual-layer Coating with a Hierarchical Micropattern for Highly Efficient Passive Radiative Cooling and Robust Superhydrophobicity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:21888-21897. [PMID: 33909403 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c05651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Bioinspired materials for temperature regulation have proven to be promising for passive radiation cooling, and super water repellency is also a main feature of biological evolution. However, the scalable production of artificial passive radiative cooling materials with self-adjusting structures, high-efficiency, strong applicability, and low cost, along with achieving superhydrophobicity simultaneously remains a challenge. Here, a biologically inspired passive radiative cooling dual-layer coating (Bio-PRC) is synthesized by a facile but efficient strategy, after the discovery of long-horned beetles' thermoregulatory behavior with multiscale fluffs, where an adjustable polymer-like layer with a hierarchical micropattern is constructed in various ceramic bottom skeletons, integrating multifunctional components with interlaced "ridge-like" architectures. The Bio-PRC coating reflects above 88% of solar irradiance and demonstrates an infrared emissivity >0.92, which makes the temperature drop by up to 3.6 °C under direct sunlight. Moreover, the hierarchical micro-/nanostructures also endow it with a superhydrophobic surface that has enticing damage resistance, thermal stability, and weatherability. Notably, we demonstrate that the Bio-PRC coatings can be potentially applied in the insulated gate bipolar transistor radiator, for effective temperature conditioning. Meanwhile, the coverage of the dense, super water-repellent top polymer-like layer can prevent the transport of corrosive liquids, ions, and electron transition, illustrating the excellent interdisciplinary applicability of our coatings. This work paves a new way to design next-generation thermal regulation coatings with great potential for applications.
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- Shuqi Wang
- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Structure-Function Integrated Materials and Green Manufacturing Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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Li L, Wang M, Wu X, Yi W, Xiao Q. Bio-based polyurethane nanocomposite thin coatings from two comparable POSS with eight same vertex groups for controlled release urea. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9917. [PMID: 33972621 PMCID: PMC8110765 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89254-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Nanocomposite modification has attracted much attention in improving properties of bio-based polymer coating material for coated fertilizer. Herein two comparable polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS), with eight poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and octaphenyl groups attached to the cage, respectively, were successfully incorporated into thin castor oil-based polyurethane coatings via in-situ polymerization on the urea surface. The nanostructure coatings are environmentally friendly, easy to prepare, and property-tunable. The results show that the vertex group of POSS had a pronounced influence on dispersion level and interaction between polyurethane and POSS that well-tuned the release pattern and period of coated urea, even at the coating rate as low as of 2 wt%. The liquid POSS with long and flexible PEG groups had better compatibility and dispersibility in polyurethane matrix than the solid POSS with rigid octaphenyl groups, as evidenced by SEM/EDS. The unique properties were resulted from the different extents of physical crosslinkings. This modification of bio-based polyurethane coating with POSS provided an alternative method of regulating and controlling the properties of coated fertilizer.
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- Lixia Li
- grid.418260.90000 0004 0646 9053Institute of Plant Nutrition and Resource, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097 China ,Research Center of Beijing Municipal Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers Engineering Technology, Beijing, 100097 China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.418260.90000 0004 0646 9053Institute of Plant Nutrition and Resource, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097 China ,grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.418260.90000 0004 0646 9053Institute of Plant Nutrition and Resource, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097 China ,Research Center of Beijing Municipal Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers Engineering Technology, Beijing, 100097 China
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- grid.418260.90000 0004 0646 9053Institute of Plant Nutrition and Resource, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, 100097 China ,Research Center of Beijing Municipal Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers Engineering Technology, Beijing, 100097 China
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Photoswitchable surface wettability of ultrahydrophobic nanofibrous coatings composed of spiropyran-acrylic copolymers. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 593:67-78. [PMID: 33744553 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS Light-controlling of surface characteristics in polymeric coatings has been a significant research area because of its potential application in development of smart surfaces. Wettability of light-responsive polymeric coatings based on spiropyran photochromic compound could be tuned by light irradiation. This is mainly because of spiropyran isomerization between the hydrophobic and hydrophilic states. EXPERIMENTS Light-responsive latex nanoparticles containing spiropyran moieties were synthesized by semi-continuous emulsion copolymerization of acrylate monomers, which have different chain flexibility depending on the copolymer composition. Photochromic properties of spiropyran in stimuli-responsive latex nanoparticles displayed dependence of photochromism intensity and its kinetics to flexibility of the polymer chains in addition to the polarity of media. Photoswitchable surface wettability of the spiropyran-containing acrylic copolymer coatings was investigated, where the photo-responsive coatings were prepared by solution casting and electrospinning methods. FINDINGS The photoswitchable coatings prepared by solution casting and electrospinning methods showed significant differences in their physical characteristics and especially surface wettability. The polymeric coatings displayed water droplet contact angles in the range of 60-93°, which could reversibly be switched to 55-86° upon UV light (365 nm) illumination as a result of isomerization of the hydrophobic spiro form to the zwitterionic merocyanine form. The nanofibrous coatings prepared by electrospinning method displayed higher contact angles in the range of 120-136°, which was switched to 78-105° upon UV light irradiation. The developed photo-responsive coatings displayed highly-efficient photoswitching between the two hydrophobic and hydrophilic states as a response to UV and visible light irradiation. The photoswitchable nanofibrous coatings displayed ultrahydrophobic characteristics, where the colored water droplets were stable on their surface and could easily be adsorbed by a cellulosic tissue. In summary, the photoswitchable nanofibrous coatings could be applied for design and development of ultrahydrophobic materials with the ability of photo-controlling of surface wettability by light irradiation with tunable intensity.
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Salama DM, Abd El-Aziz ME, Rizk FA, Abd Elwahed MSA. Applications of nanotechnology on vegetable crops. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 266:129026. [PMID: 33250225 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Agriculture is the backbone of most developing countries, and most of their people depend on it for their livelihood. The world population is increased by approximately 83 million people each year, so there is a need to increase agricultural productivity. At present, productivity growth can be achieved either by expanding the area cultivated or increasing crop yields through improving the efficiency of fertilizers used. Therefore, there has been a trend to use modern technologies, such as nanotechnology (NT), to increase the productivity of plants. Where, it is involved in the food production process, from planting to packaging. NT improves plants' ability to absorb nutrients, and the agronomic properties of soil, which improves plant growth and productivity. Economically, NT increased the efficiency of nano-fertilizers, and so contributed to increasing productivity and the production of crops. However, the study of the effect of nanotechnology on the environment of soils and plants did not receive the required study. In this review, a comprehensive survey is exhibited on NT as an effective method in dealing with the problem of fertilizer loss during irrigation. This review discusses the technologies and applications of the latest research findings in this field. Furthermore, this review deals with the forms and types of nanoparticles and the methods of their transmission in plants, as well as their effect on plants (physiological and DNA) as well as on those who eat those plants.
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- Dina M Salama
- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Botany Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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Abd El-Aziz ME, Salama DM, Morsi SMM, Youssef AM, El-Sakhawy M. Development of polymer composites and encapsulation technology for slow-release fertilizers. REV CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2020-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The fertilizer manufacturing faces an ongoing challenge to develop its products to raise the effectiveness of their application, mainly of nitrogenous fertilizers, as well as to reduce any probable adverse ecological effect. In general, chemical fertilizers are very necessary for agricultural lands to provide the essential nutrients for plant growth, which are lost and leached into the surrounding environment during irrigation, which then leads to unwanted side effects, such as crop failure or increased losses to the environment. To solve this problem of nutrients being wasted, the most effective way is to use slow or controlled-release fertilizers (S/CRFs). The current review provides an insight vision into the methods used to save agricultural fertilizers from being wasted due to irrigation. The functional materials or physical techniques are used to maintain a steady release of nutrients. Fertilizers are encapsulated with various compounds based on synthetic or natural polymers to be used as SRFs. In this review paper, a comprehensive survey is presented on SRFs as an effective method in dealing with the problem of fertilizer wastage during irrigation. This review discusses the technology and applications of the latest research findings in this field.
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- Mahmoud Essam Abd El-Aziz
- Polymers and Pigments Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Vegetable Research Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Polymers and Pigments Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Packaging Materials Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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Liao Y, Cao B, Liu L, Wu X, Guo S, Mi C, Li K, Wang M. Structure and properties of bio‐based polyurethane coatings for controlled‐release fertilizer. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Yun Liao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- Institute of Plant Nutrition and Resource Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences Beijing China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology University of South China Hengyang China
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Technology readiness and overcoming barriers to sustainably implement nanotechnology-enabled plant agriculture. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1038/s43016-020-0110-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Wang X, Yao Y, Chen B, Zhang M, Liu Z, Wang Q, Ma J. Paecilomyces variotii Extracts and Controlled-Release Urea Synergistically Increased Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Rice Yield. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:13303-13311. [PMID: 32548517 PMCID: PMC7288720 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c01348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A novel biostimulant, Paecilomyces variotii extracts (ZNC), with the ability to promote N absorption in the plant at a very low level has been proved in the lab experiment, but its chemical composition and practical effect in the field remain unclear. In this work, we determined the molecular composition of ZNC. Then, a three-year field experiment was conducted to investigate the synergistic effects of controlled-release urea (CRU) without ZNC or with ZNC at three doses (87.5, 175, and 262.5 mL ha-1) on the yield, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and net returns of rice. Results indicated that ZNC contained more carbohydrates, amino acids, alkyl structures, and less aromatic structures with a molecular weight between 140 and 2507 Da. Rice yield was 6.9-21.0% higher with CRU than with conventional urea. Combining CRU with ZNC at a dose of 87.5 mL ha-1 performed the best and significantly increased rice yields by 8.7-12.1%, NUE by 15.0-20.2%, and average net returns by 10.9-15.4% during three rice-growing seasons compared to the application of CRU only, which is attributed to the positively increasing panicles and N uptake of rice. With the increased dose of ZNC, the yield of rice showed a decreasing trend, but the yield was still higher/not significant than the CFF treatment without ZNC. Therefore, the planting patterns with the combination of CRU and biostimulant are an efficient way to increase the rice grain yield and net returns.
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- Xiaoqi Wang
- National
Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer
Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Crop Biology, College of Horticulture Science and
Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer
Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer
Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer
Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta
Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, Linyi 276700, China
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- National
Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer
Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- National
Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer
Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
- Pengbo
Biology Technology Co. Ltd., Tai’an 271018, China
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- Shandong
Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Science for Yellow
River Delta, Binzhou University, Binzhou 256603, China
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Lu H, Tian H, Zhang M, Liu Z, Chen Q, Guan R, Wang H. Water Polishing improved controlled-release characteristics and fertilizer efficiency of castor oil-based polyurethane coated diammonium phosphate. Sci Rep 2020; 10:5763. [PMID: 32238851 PMCID: PMC7113275 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62611-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The production cost of controlled-release fertilizers is an important factoring limiting their applications. To reduce the coating cost of diammonium phosphate (DAP) and improve its nutrition release characteristics, the fertilizer cores were modified by water polishing with three dosages at 1, 2, and 3%. The effects of modification were evaluated in terms of particle hardness, size distribution, angle of repose and specific surface area. Castor oil-based polyurethane was used as coating material for fertilizer performance evaluation. A pot experiment was conducted to verify the fertilizer efficiency of coated diammonium phosphate (CDAP) with maize. The results showed that polishing with 2% water reduced the angle of repose by 2.48-10.57% and specific surface area by 5.70-48.76%, making it more suitable for coating. The nutrient release period of CDAP was significantly prolonged by 5.36 times. Soil available phosphorous, enzyme activities, maize grain yield, and phosphorous use efficiency were all improved through the blending application of coated and normal phosphate fertilizer. This study demonstrated that water-based surface modification is a low-cost and effective method for improvement and promotion of controlled release P fertilizers.
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- Hao Lu
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, 271018, China.,State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, 271018, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, 271018, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, 271018, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, 271018, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, Shandong, 271018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China
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Yin X, Yu S, Wang L, Li H, Xiong W. Design and preparation of superhydrophobic NiS nanorods on Ni mesh for oil-water separation. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yao Y, Wang X, Yang Y, Shen T, Wang C, Tang Y, Wang Z, Xie J, Liu L, Hou S, Gao B, Li YC, Wan Y. Molecular Composition of Size-Fractionated Fulvic Acid-Like Substances Extracted from Spent Cooking Liquor and Its Relationship with Biological Activity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2019; 53:14752-14760. [PMID: 31747513 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b02359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The treatment of spent cooking liquor is critical for clean production of pulp and paper industry. There is a compelling need to develop a cost-effective and green technology for reuse of organic matter in spent cooking liquor to mitigate the negative impacts on the environment. The objective of this study is to examine the chemical structure of fulvic acid-like substances extracted from spent cooking liquor (PFA) and their relationship with bioactivity in plant growth. Compared with the benchmark Pahokee peat fulvic acid (PPFA), PFA has less aromatic structure, but higher content of lignin, carbohydrates, and amino acid. After fractionation, protein/amino proportion decreased with increasing molecular weight, but the aromaticity increased. Under salt stress, rice seedling growth was promoted by PFA with low molecular weight (<5 kDa), but inhibited by fraction with high molecular weight (>10 kDa). Principal component analysis suggested that promoted growth was more related with chemical structure (O- and N-alkyl moieties) than with molecular weight. This study provided the theoretical basis for development of an innovative green technology of sustainable reuse of spent cooking liquor in agriculture.
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- Yuanyuan Yao
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment , Shandong Agricultural University , Taian , Shandong 271018 , P. R. China
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, IFAS , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Department of Soil and Water Science, Tropical Research and Education Center, IFAS , University of Florida , Homestead , Florida 33031 , United States
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- Department of Soil and Water Science, Tropical Research and Education Center, IFAS , University of Florida , Homestead , Florida 33031 , United States
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Superhydrophobic surfaces have drawn attention from scientists and engineers because of their extreme water repellency. More interestingly, these surfaces have also demonstrated an infinite influence on civil engineering materials. In this feature article, the history of wettability theory is described firstly. The approaches to construct hierarchical micro/nanostructures such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), electrochemical, etching, and flame synthesis methods are introduced. Then, the advantages and limitations of each method are discussed. Furthermore, the recent progress of superhydrophobicity applied on civil engineering materials and its applications are summarized. Finally, the obstacles and prospects of superhydrophobic civil engineering materials are stated and expected. This review should be of interest to scientists and civil engineers who are interested in superhydrophobic surfaces and novel civil engineering materials.
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Yang J, Liu T, Liu H, Zhai L, Wang M, Du Y, Chen Y, Yang C, Xiao H, Wang H. Dimethylolurea as a Novel Slow-Release Nitrogen Source for Nitrogen Leaching Mitigation and Crop Production. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:7616-7625. [PMID: 31251044 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b01432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Rapid hydrolysis of urea results in further fertilization frequency and excessive nitrogen (N) input. A modified urea, dimethylolurea (DMU), was synthesized in this study. The structure of the sample was characterized by Fourier transform infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance analysis, manifesting the formation of DMU. N release investigation confirmed that DMU enabling provided a gradual N supply. The N leaching experiment indicated that increasing the applied DMU significantly reduced the NH4+-N, NO3--N, and total N leaching, compared with urea application alone. The application effect on maize and wheat was evaluated. The results revealed that singly applied DMU with 100% or 80% N input, irrespective of the amount, promoted crop yield and agronomic characteristic and N use efficiency (NUE) of maize and wheat, beyond urea with two split applications at the recommended rate. Thus, the potential availability of DMU was proven; this could be widely used in agricultural fields as a slow-release fertilizer.
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- Jinhui Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shijiazhuang Tiedao University , Shijiazhuang , Hebei Province 050043 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shijiazhuang Tiedao University , Shijiazhuang , Hebei Province 050043 , China
- Key Laboratory of Non-point Source Pollution Control, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Beijing 100081 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Non-point Source Pollution Control, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Beijing 100081 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Non-point Source Pollution Control, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Beijing 100081 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shijiazhuang Tiedao University , Shijiazhuang , Hebei Province 050043 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shijiazhuang Tiedao University , Shijiazhuang , Hebei Province 050043 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shijiazhuang Tiedao University , Shijiazhuang , Hebei Province 050043 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Shijiazhuang Tiedao University , Shijiazhuang , Hebei Province 050043 , China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , University of New Brunswick , Fredericton , NB E3B 5A3 Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Non-point Source Pollution Control, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , Beijing 100081 , China
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Ding L, Wu Y, Liu W, Liu L, Yu F, Yu S, Tian Y, Feng J, He L. Magnetic-assisted self-assembled aptamer/protein hybrid probes for efficient capture and rapid detection of cancer cells in whole blood. Talanta 2019; 205:120129. [PMID: 31450438 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Self-assembly of building blocks for constructing multifunctional materials has opened prospects for sensing applications in the biomedical fields. In particular, the combination of aptamer with DNA assembly-based nanotechnology has greatly improved the performance of cancer cell detection. Nevertheless, the cancer cell detection strategies of integrating aptamer with protein are relatively sparse. So we have developed a self-assembled aptamer method to realize the efficient capture and rapid detection of cancer cells by ingeniously combining aptamer modified magnetic nanoparticles as capture nanoprobes with self-assembled aptamer/protein hybrid probes (SAPPs) as signal amplification probes. By merely mixing the component materials together simultaneously, the SAPPs, integrating aptamer for cancer cell recognition with protein for amplifying signal, were fabricated by DNA-governed one-step assembly. In addition, the SAPPs-based method exhibits efficient capture, rapid (about 45 min) and specific CCRF-CEM detection performance, with limits of detection down to 75 cells/mL in buffer and 200 cells/mL in whole blood.
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- Lihua Ding
- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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