Physical characterization of chitosan/gelatin-alginate composite beads for controlled release of urea
Polymer-based controlled-release formulations are gaining significant advantage over chemical fertilizers in recent years as they contribute to the preservation of soil fertility by reducing soil pollution in farm lands. In this work, urea (a nitrogen source fertilizer) has been entrapped within chi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-11-01
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Series: | Heliyon |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020323380 |