Superhydrophobic controlled-release fertilizers coated with bio-based polymers with organosilicon and nano-silica modifications

2017118 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Shugang Zhang · Taian City Central Hospital

Yuechao Yang · Taian City Central Hospital

Bin Gao · Gainesville Obstetrics & Gynecology

Zhiguang Liu · Shandong Agricultural University

Abstract

Although bio-materials for controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) have been developed rapidly because of their low-cost and green and sustainable properties, the release characteristics of these CRFs still face problems because the coating is often hydrophilic with many micro-holes.

Topics & Keywords

Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Polymer Surface Interaction Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and production

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Volume 5, Issue 37, pp. 19943-19953

DOI: 10.1039/c7ta06014a

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