There is a need for a more innovative fertilizer approach that can increase the productivity of
agricultural systems and be more environmentally friendly than synthetic fertilizers. In this …

Microbial colonization on material surfaces is ubiquitous. Biofilms derived from surface‐
colonized microbes pose serious problems to the society from both an economical …

The nanomaterial industry generates gigantic quantities of metal-based nanomaterials for
various technological and biomedical applications; however, concomitantly, it places a …

Due to the global rise of the human population, one of the top-most challenges for poor and
developing nations is to use the food produces safely and sustainably. In this regard, the …

Plant diseases caused by pathogenic entities pose severe issues to global food security.
Effective sensory applications and tools for the effective determination of plant diseases …

Advances in Smart Nanomaterials and their Applications brings together the latest advances
and novel methods in the preparation of smart nanomaterials for cutting-edge applications …

The balance between economic development and environmental damage is also evident in
the problem of pollution and waste management. Increased economic activity, mainly in …

In an alarming tale of agricultural excess, the relentless overuse of chemical fertilizers in
modern farming methods have wreaked havoc on the once-fertile soil, mercilessly depleting …

Devastating plant diseases and soil depletion rationalize an extensive use of agrochemicals
to secure the food production worldwide. The sustained release of fertilizers and pesticides …

Scarcity of natural resources, shifting demographics, climate change, and increasing waste
are four major challenges in the quest to feed the exploding world population. These …