Nanotechnology-based controlled release of sustainable fertilizers. A review
Bilal Beig, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Farooq Sher, Zaib Jahan, Umer Shahzad Malik, Mohammad Daud Khan, Juliana Heloisa Pinê Américo‐Pinheiro, Dai‐Viet N. Vo
Abstract
Abstract The rising population is increasing food demand, yet actual crop production is limited by the poor efficiency of classical fertilizers. In particular, only about 40–60% of fertilizer nitrogen, 15–20% of phosphorus and 50–60% of potassium are used by crop plants, the rest ending polluting the environment. Nanofertilizers are promising alternatives. Here, we review plant nutrients, synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles, encapsulation of nanoparticles in fertilizers, and effect on plants.
Topics & Concepts
FertilizerNutrientCrop productionEnvironmental sciencePotassiumPotashZincNanoparticlePopulationAgronomyNanotechnologyChemistryMaterials scienceAgricultureEcologyBiologyMetallurgyOrganic chemistryDemographySociologyPolymer-Based Agricultural EnhancementsPlant Growth Enhancement TechniquesPhosphorus and nutrient management