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Author A Abd-Elsalam, Kamel

Title Nanofertilizer Synthesis
Published San Diego : Elsevier, 2024

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Description 1 online resource (459 p.)
Series Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection Series
Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection Series
Contents Front Cover -- Nanofertilizer Synthesis -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Series preface -- Preface -- 1 A comprehensive guide to nano-based fertilizers: types, production techniques, and properties -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Types of nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1 Metal-based nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.1 Nitrogen nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.2 Phosphorus nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.3 Potassium nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.4 Zinc nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.5 Copper nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.6 Magnesium nanofertilizers -- 1.2.2 Polymer-based nanofertilizers
1.2.3 Nano-encapsulated fertilizers -- 1.2.4 Nanostructured fertilizers -- 1.2.5 Nano-coated fertilizers -- 1.2.6 Nanocomposites -- 1.2.7 Nanoemulsions -- 1.3 Nanobiofertilizer -- 1.3.1 Plant-based nanofertilizers -- 1.3.2 Bacteria-based nanofertilizers -- 1.3.3 Algae-based nanofertilizers -- 1.3.4 Fungi-based nanofertilizers -- 1.4 Nanofertilizers synthesis methods -- 1.4.1 Chemical synthesis -- 1.4.2 Physical methods -- 1.4.3 Biological methods -- 1.4.3.1 Cost-effective -- 1.4.3.2 Nontoxic -- 1.4.3.3 Simple and efficient -- 1.4.3.4 Control of size and shape -- 1.4.3.5 High stability
1.4.4 Combination methods -- 1.5 Synthesis hybrid nanofertilizers -- 1.5.1 Selection of nanoparticle materials -- 1.5.2 Preparation of the nanoparticle suspension -- 1.5.3 Mixing with traditional fertilizers -- 1.5.4 Coating or encapsulation -- 1.5.5 Characterization and testing -- 1.6 Characterization of nanofertilizers -- 1.6.1 Particle size and morphology -- 1.6.2 Chemical composition -- 1.6.3 Surface area and charge -- 1.6.4 Stability and agglomeration -- 1.6.5 Nutrient release and uptake -- 1.7 Nanofertilizers mode of actions -- 1.7.1 Improved nutrient availability
1.7.2 Enhanced nutrient uptake -- 1.7.3 Soil improvement -- 1.7.4 Controlled release -- 1.7.5 Induced plant growth and stress tolerance -- 1.7.6 Antioxidant production -- 1.7.7 Osmolyte production -- 1.7.8 Nitrogen fixation -- 1.7.9 Enhanced photosynthesis -- 1.7.10 Reduced toxicity -- 1.8 Large-scale production methods -- 1.8.1 Wet chemical synthesis -- 1.8.2 Sol-gel method -- 1.8.3 Spray pyrolysis -- 1.8.4 High-energy ball milling -- 1.8.5 Electrodeposition -- 1.9 Production and commercialization challenges -- 1.9.1 High production costs -- 1.9.2 Stability and shelf-life issues
1.9.3 Standardization -- 1.9.4 Field testing -- 1.9.5 Health and environmental risks -- 1.9.6 Regulatory requirements -- 1.9.7 Scale-up challenges -- 1.9.8 Market acceptance -- 1.9.9 Compatibility with existing practices -- 1.9.10 Intellectual property protection -- 1.9.11 Lifecycle assessment -- 1.9.12 Education and training -- 1.10 Future directions -- 1.10.1 Biodegradable and eco-friendly nanofertilizers -- 1.10.2 Multifunctional nanofertilizers -- 1.10.3 Field evaluation and optimization -- 1.10.4 Integration with other technologies -- 1.10.5 Site-specific application
Notes Description based upon print version of record
1.10.6 Smart delivery systems
Genre/Form Electronic books
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780443135361
0443135363