Starch-based controlled release fertilizers: A review.

Starch, as a widely available renewable resource, has the potential to be used in the production of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) that support sustainable agriculture. These CRFs can be formed by incorporating nutrients through coating or absorption, or by chemically modifying the starch to enhance its ability to carry and interact with nutrients. This review examines the various methods of creating starch-based CRFs, including coating, chemical modification, and grafting with other polymers. In addition, the mechanisms of controlled release in starch-based CRFs are discussed. Overall, the potential benefits of using starch-based CRFs in terms of resource efficiency and environmental protection are highlighted. Copyright © 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Badr-Eddine Channab, Ayoub El Idrissi, Mohamed Zahouily, Younes Essamlali, Jason C White. Starch-based controlled release fertilizers: A review. International journal of biological macromolecules. 2023 May 31;238:124075

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