ZIF-8 metal organic framework, carboxymethylcellulose and polyvinyl alcohol bio-nanocomposite controlled-release phosphorus fertilizer: improved P management …

BE Channab, A El Idrissi, A Ammar, A Akil… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study is concerned with the synthesis, characterization, and application of bio-
nanocomposite films using a mixture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinyl …

Application of purple basil leaf anthocyanins-loaded alginate-carrageenan emulgel beads in gelatin-based jelly candies

BE Ozcan, CY Karakas, A Karadag - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Jelly candies could be considered promising food matrices for the delivery of bioactive
compounds such as anthocyanins (ACNs). In this study, gelatin-based jelly candies were …

Cellulose-based controlled release fertilizers for sustainable agriculture: recent trends and future perspectives

M Salimi, A El Idrissi, B Channab, Y Essamlali… - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
This review examines the potential of cellulose-based materials in controlled-release
fertilizers (CRFs), with a particular focus on their structural characteristics, synthesis …

Electrodeposition synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films as a promising material for photovoltaic cells: Fundamentals, methods, and future prospects-A …

A Boudouma, OA Layachi, H Hrir, M Nini… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) kesterite stands out for its high absorption coefficient and
direct optical bandgap, making it a promising absorber material for thin-film photovoltaic …

Sodium alginate-g-polyacrylamide hydrogel for water retention and plant growth promotion in water-deficient soils

N Pettinelli, C Sabando… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural polymer-based hydrogels are preferred as soil water retention agents due to their
inherent biocompatibility and biodegradability. Generally, these natural polymers are …

Hydroxyapatite-Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals and Urea: Effects on Nitrogen Management and Tomato Growth

BE Channab, F Tayi, S El amiri, A Akil… - … Agricultural Science & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Effective nitrogen management is of paramount importance for achieving high tomato yields,
given its role in promoting growth and biomass production. The use of slow-release …

Sustainable soil rehabilitation with multifunctional mandarin orange peel/tobermorite composite hydrogels: Water retention, immobilization of heavy metals, fertilizer …

C He, X Wang, H Mou, W Hou, Q He, Y Kang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Traditional hydrogel applied in soil tends to be unacceptable due to the high cost of
synthesis raw materials and difficulty in degradation. To enhance water holding, adsorption …

Characterisation and analysis of soil properties and trace elements in agricultural soils of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco: focus on stable strontium and caesium

A Ammar, Z El Mouridi, A Nouira… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study explores strontium (Sr) and caesium (Cs) dynamics in Moroccan agricultural soils,
focusing on contaminant impacts and soil properties. Soil samples from El Koudia …

Synthesis and application of a multifunctional poly (vinyl pyrrolidone)-based superabsorbent hydrogel for controlled fertilizer release and enhanced water retention in …

MM Ghobashy, MA Amin, AE Mustafa, MA El-Diehy… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Water scarcity poses a significant challenge to agricultural production, prompting the
development of sustainable technologies to optimize water resource utilization. This study …

Compressive elasticity of epoxy functionalized Chitosan-based semi-IPN cryobeads of N-alkyl methacrylate esters: Validity of the Hertzian model with experiments

R Bozbay, N Orakdogen - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
In situ forming poly (dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate-co-glycidylmethacrylate)/Chitosan, P
(DMAEMA-co-GMA)/Chitosan,(PDG/CS) cryobeads based on “dropwise freezing into …