Biodegradable Hydrogels: Evaluation of Degradation as a Function of Synthesis Parameters and Environmental Conditions
The development of functional materials that promote the infiltration and retention of water and the controlled release of fertilizers and nutrients in soil is of interest in agriculture. In this context, hydrogels, three-dimensional polymeric structures able to absorb high amounts of water in their...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Soil Systems |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/5/3/47 |