Search Results - "Cruz, Camila C. T."
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Novel Slow-Release Nanocomposite Nitrogen Fertilizers: The Impact of Polymers on Nanocomposite Properties and Function
Published in Industrial & engineering chemistry research (15-04-2015)“…Efficient use of fertilizers, especially nitrogen, is essential and strategic to agricultural production. Among the technologies that can contribute to…”
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Study of a nanocomposite starch-clay for slow-release of herbicides: Evidence of synergistic effects between the biodegradable matrix and exfoliated clay on herbicide release control
Published in Journal of applied polymer science (05-12-2014)“…ABSTRACT In this article a nanocomposite based on starch gel, a renewable polymer, and montmorillonite clay (MMT) is proposed as a host system for the…”
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Urea–Montmorillonite-Extruded Nanocomposites: A Novel Slow-Release Material
Published in Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (30-05-2012)“…The present study describes the preparation and characterization of a novel urea slow-release nanocomposite, based on urea intercalation into montmorillonite…”
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Controlled Urea Release Employing Nanocomposites Increases the Efficiency of Nitrogen Use by Forage
Published in ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering (06-11-2017)“…The rapid hydrolysis of urea applied to the soil surface causes high rates of NH3 volatilization, leading to adverse environmental impacts and decreased uptake…”
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