Formulation and Controlled Release behavior of Urea Fertilizer from biodegradable superabsorbent composite

Kenawy, El-Refaie S.; Rashad, Mohamed; Hosny, Ali

doi:10.21608/djs.2018.138903

Formulation and Controlled Release behavior of Urea Fertilizer from biodegradable superabsorbent composite

Document Type : Research and Reference

Authors

¹ Polymer Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527 Egypt

² Land and Water Technologies Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg Elarab, Alexandria, Egypt

10.21608/djs.2018.138903

Abstract

Controlled release technology is one of the most efficient techniques to reduce environmental hazards accompanied with fertilizers and herbicides. In the present work, new formulations for controlled release of urea fertilizers were prepared based on biodegradable polymers and agricultural waste. The release behavior of urea fertilizer from the superabsorbent composite was estimated using UV/Vis spectrophotometer. The effect of the pH of the soil on the release rate was also investigated.

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