Hydrogels as controlled release devices in agriculture

Recently, there has been a great deal of research activity in the development of hydrogels as controlled release devices. The present review provides a brief introduction to various methods of synthesis, properties, types of hydrogels, and cross-linking agents which have been used for the preparatio...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Designed monomers and polymers 2002-01, Vol.5 (1), p.39-65
Hauptverfasser:	Rudzinski, W. E., Dave, A. M., Vaishnav, U. H., Kumbar, S. G., Kulkarni, A. R., Aminabhavi, T. M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Biological and medical sciences Control controlled release Exact sciences and technology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology hydrogels Integrated pest control Organic polymers pesticides Physicochemistry of polymers Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection Properties and characterization Protozoa. Invertebrates Solution and gel properties
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Zusammenfassung:	Recently, there has been a great deal of research activity in the development of hydrogels as controlled release devices. The present review provides a brief introduction to various methods of synthesis, properties, types of hydrogels, and cross-linking agents which have been used for the preparation of hydrogels exhibiting suitable properties for agricultural applications.
ISSN:	1385-772X 1568-5551 1568-5551
DOI:	10.1163/156855502760151580