Preparation and characterization of slow-release urea fertilizer encapsulated by a blend of starch derivative and polyvinyl alcohol with desirable biodegradability and availability
Zhonghua Mu, Wenzhi Zhang, Dong‐Feng Chai, Qihang Lv, Xiaoxiao Tan, Ruixia Yuan, Guohua Dong
Topics & Concepts
Polyvinyl alcoholUreaAqueous solutionStarchPolymerCoatingChemical engineeringChemistryContact angleFertilizerUltimate tensile strengthNuclear chemistryBiodegradationMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringPolymer-Based Agricultural EnhancementsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsPolymer Surface Interaction Studies