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2. Strategic Role of Nanotechnology in Fertilizers: Potential and Limitations

Authors : Emily Mastronardi, Phepafatso Tsae, Xueru Zhang, Carlos Monreal, Maria C. DeRosa

Published in: Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The field of nanotechnology has seen tremendous growth over the past decade and has had a measurable impact on all facets of our society, from electronics to medicine. Nevertheless, nanotechnology applications in the agricultural sector are still relatively underdeveloped. Nanotechnology has the potential to provide solutions for fundamental agricultural problems caused by conventional fertilizer management. Through this chapter, we aim to highlight opportunities for the intervention of nanotechnologies in the area of fertilizers and plant nutrition and to provide a snapshot of the current state of nanotechnology in this area. This chapter will explore three themes in nanotechnology implementation for fertilizers: nanofertilizer inputs, nanoscale additives that influence plant growth and health, and nanoscale coatings/host materials for fertilizers. This chapter will also explore the potential directions that nanotechnology in fertilizers may take in the next 5–10 years as well as the potential pitfalls that should be examined and avoided.

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Title: Strategic Role of Nanotechnology in Fertilizers: Potential and Limitations
Authors: Emily Mastronardi
Phepafatso Tsae
Xueru Zhang
Carlos Monreal
Maria C. DeRosa
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-14023-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-14024-7

Copyright Year: 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14024-7_2