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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Agricultural Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Nanotechnology enhances fertilizer efficacy, but current fabrication methods lack reproducibility and flexibility.
  • Microfluidic systems offer superior control over nanoparticle fabrication, enabling precise morphology and tailored functional performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review microfluidic approaches for fabricating nano-enabled fertilizer delivery systems.
  • To highlight the potential of microfluidics for creating versatile nanofertilisers with controlled release properties.

Main Methods:

  • Review of microfluidic principles for nanofertilisers.
  • Analysis of nutrient encapsulation and adsorption routes for controlled release.
  • Exploration of droplet formation and shell/adsorbate fine-tuning.

Main Results:

  • Microfluidics enables precise control over nanofertiliser characteristics like size, polydispersity, and structure.
  • Two primary routes for controlled release: adsorption on nanosupports and encapsulation within nanostructures.
  • Sustained and triggered release behaviors are achievable through microfluidic fabrication.

Conclusions:

  • Microfluidic systems provide a versatile platform for developing advanced nanofertilisers.
  • This technology allows for the creation of a new generation of highly efficient and tailored fertilizer delivery systems.
  • Further exploration of microfluidically prepared nanofertilisers promises significant advancements in agricultural applications.