Hydrogels are 3-dimensional polymer networks capable of absorbing a large amount of
water. Natural polymeric hydrogels are biodegradable, non-toxic and biocompatible. They …

The shortage of water resources is a crisis for human ecosystems. Compared with other
ecosystems, the impact on agricultural ecosystems is more prominent. In order to alleviate …

Recently, efforts have been devoted to find ways in utilizing biomass as feedstocks for the
production of organic chemicals. This is because of its abundance, renewability and …

This study investigates the synthesis and characterization of a DAP‐loaded composite
hydrogel comprising carboxymethyl cellulose‐g‐poly (acrylic acid‐acrylamide)/diatomite …

Burning of rice straw has been causing a number of environmental issues in Northern India
which enforces researchers to find out different ways for valorization of this unavoidable …

Soil amendments play a crucial role in modern agriculture, as they effectively enhance the
planting environment. This study innovatively proposes the use of gel as a crosslinking …

The cellulose-based hydrogel has been widely applied for soil water retention and nutrient
release agents for several decades. Embedding the inorganic materials into hydrogels is an …

Hydrogels can be used as soil conditioner which acts as water reservoirs and release water
depending upon the need of plant roots. Soil conditioner based hydrogels were synthesized …

Worldwide water paucity and increasing food demand have stressed the agricultural sector
for developing strategies to enhance quantity and quality of crop production with limited …

In recent years, the depletion of nonrenewable resources and an increased emphasis on
environmental protection have led to significant interest in natural biodegradable polymer …