Superabsorbent polymer hydrogels for sustainable agriculture: a review
Water management is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing issues facing all countries in semi-arid and arid parts of the world. Global water consumption is predicted to increase by 50% in 2030, resulting in an acute water shortage. Presently, the agricultural sector consumes more than 70% of fre...
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| author | Oladosu, Yusuff Rafii, Mohd Yusop Arolu, Fatai Chukwu, Samuel Chibuike Salisu, Monsuru Adekunle Fagbohun, Ifeoluwa Kayode Muftaudeen, Taoheed Kolawole Swaray, Senesie Haliru, Bello Sani |
| author_facet | Oladosu, Yusuff Rafii, Mohd Yusop Arolu, Fatai Chukwu, Samuel Chibuike Salisu, Monsuru Adekunle Fagbohun, Ifeoluwa Kayode Muftaudeen, Taoheed Kolawole Swaray, Senesie Haliru, Bello Sani |
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| description | Water management is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing issues facing all countries in semi-arid and arid parts of the world. Global water consumption is predicted to increase by 50% in 2030, resulting in an acute water shortage. Presently, the agricultural sector consumes more than 70% of freshwater in most regions of the world, putting more pressure on water scarcity. Hydrogels are superabsorbent polymers that can hold plant nutrients and water when the soil around plant roots starts to dry out. Research evidence has revealed that water stored by hydrogel slowly returns to the soil, thereby increasing the volumetric water content of the soil. Hydrogel increases water use efficiency and irrigation intervals, decreases irrigation costs, and provides plants with the required nutrients and moisture. Numerous properties of hydrogels, including moderate water retention and high swelling, make them ideal as a safe delivery mechanism in agriculture for soil conditioners and agents for the controlled release of fertilizers. Numerous research publications on hydrogel polymer synthesis and its characteristics have been published. However, the current review emphasizes the critical role of superabsorbent hydrogels in an integrated approach for the balanced protection of seeds, plants, and soil to conserve the ecosystem. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-1033582023-06-19T04:06:07Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103358/ Superabsorbent polymer hydrogels for sustainable agriculture: a review Oladosu, Yusuff Rafii, Mohd Yusop Arolu, Fatai Chukwu, Samuel Chibuike Salisu, Monsuru Adekunle Fagbohun, Ifeoluwa Kayode Muftaudeen, Taoheed Kolawole Swaray, Senesie Haliru, Bello Sani Water management is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing issues facing all countries in semi-arid and arid parts of the world. Global water consumption is predicted to increase by 50% in 2030, resulting in an acute water shortage. Presently, the agricultural sector consumes more than 70% of freshwater in most regions of the world, putting more pressure on water scarcity. Hydrogels are superabsorbent polymers that can hold plant nutrients and water when the soil around plant roots starts to dry out. Research evidence has revealed that water stored by hydrogel slowly returns to the soil, thereby increasing the volumetric water content of the soil. Hydrogel increases water use efficiency and irrigation intervals, decreases irrigation costs, and provides plants with the required nutrients and moisture. Numerous properties of hydrogels, including moderate water retention and high swelling, make them ideal as a safe delivery mechanism in agriculture for soil conditioners and agents for the controlled release of fertilizers. Numerous research publications on hydrogel polymer synthesis and its characteristics have been published. However, the current review emphasizes the critical role of superabsorbent hydrogels in an integrated approach for the balanced protection of seeds, plants, and soil to conserve the ecosystem. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022 Article PeerReviewed Oladosu, Yusuff and Rafii, Mohd Yusop and Arolu, Fatai and Chukwu, Samuel Chibuike and Salisu, Monsuru Adekunle and Fagbohun, Ifeoluwa Kayode and Muftaudeen, Taoheed Kolawole and Swaray, Senesie and Haliru, Bello Sani (2022) Superabsorbent polymer hydrogels for sustainable agriculture: a review. Horticulturae, 8 (7). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2311-7524 https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/7/605 10.3390/horticulturae8070605 |
| spellingShingle | Oladosu, Yusuff Rafii, Mohd Yusop Arolu, Fatai Chukwu, Samuel Chibuike Salisu, Monsuru Adekunle Fagbohun, Ifeoluwa Kayode Muftaudeen, Taoheed Kolawole Swaray, Senesie Haliru, Bello Sani Superabsorbent polymer hydrogels for sustainable agriculture: a review |
| title | Superabsorbent polymer hydrogels for sustainable agriculture: a review |
| title_full | Superabsorbent polymer hydrogels for sustainable agriculture: a review |
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