Applications of Biopolymeric Gels in Agricultural Sector
| Autor: | Nandkishore Thombare, Saurabh Swami, Mohd Ali, Sumit Mishra |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
business.industry
Environmental engineering 02 engineering and technology engineering.material 010402 general chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 01 natural sciences 0104 chemical sciences Soil conditioner Environmental safety Agriculture Self-healing hydrogels engineering Environmental science Fertilizer 0210 nano-technology business |
| Zdroj: | Polymer Gels ISBN: 9789811060793 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-981-10-6080-9_8 |
| Popis: | Hydrogels are three-dimensional cross-linked polymeric network having substantial affinity for water. Classes of hydrogels which are derived from biopolymers have been widely used in number of industries because of their biocompatibility and environmental safety. In agricultural sector, they are extensively used as soil conditioners, water retainers, and bio-remediating agents. Their recent application claims customized diffusion of different materials such as fertilizers and pesticides into surrounding soil matrix. They are proving very useful for crops in efficient distribution of water with minimum wastage, and utilization of fertilizer nutrients and pesticides in targeted zones. This chapter covers the recent advances on biopolymeric gels and different aspects of their usage with respect to agricultural sector. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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