Slow-Release Nano-Fertilizers

Nanotechnology Applications
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Nanoscience has a wide range of effects on other industries. In this course, a huge amount of information in regards with the role of nanoscience in industries is presented.
Overview
Rapid development of nanotechnology is often considered as a fundamental revolution in technology and is compared with the discovery of antibiotics, television, nuclear weapons, and computer technologies. Nanotechnology is a key technology and refers to a wide range of scientific and technological activities that study and work with phenomena or properties at nanometer scale (around 0.1-100nm; one nanometer is one millionth of a meter). Introducing current and potential applications is as significant as education. In this course, nanotechnology applications in textile, agriculture, oil and gas, automotive, environment, sports and nutrition industry are reported.

Booklet
Description
 After an introduction, slow-release fertilizers and controlled release systems are explained. Then slow-release nanofertilizers and bio-organic nanopolymers are discussed. In the end, the inorganic natural nanomaterials are discussed as well as other nanomaterials as fertilizers.
Mental Challenge
 What does “slow-release” mean when talking about “slow-release nanofertilizers?
Quizzes and Activities

Activity: Prepare a schematic of the mechanism of the slow-release nanofertilizers affecting germination. Show different stages.
Further Reading Sources

A Review of Nano Fertilizers and Their Use and Functions in Soil

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