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Composite Scaffolds of Interfacial Polyelectrolyte Fibers for Temporally Controlled Release of Biomolecules
Published on: August 19, 2015
Layer-by-layer deposition of polyelectrolyte assemblies on crop seeds as a platform for active ingredient loading and
Kateryna Rudich1, Sakurako Tani2, Afia Aleem3
1Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University Fargo ND 58108 USA andriy.voronov@ndsu.edu.
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Zea mays (corn) seeds were coated via aqueous layer-by-layer assembly of polyelectrolytes. Electrostatic force microscopy confirmed controlled multilayer buildup. No adverse effects on seed health or germination were observed. As one of the first studies of layer-by-layer coatings directly on seeds, this approach offers a sustainable alternative of seed coatings.
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