Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Weeds
seriously
affect
crop
yield
in
global
agricultural
production.
Paraquat
(PQ),
as
one
of
low
cost
and
highly
effective
herbicide,
is
forbidden
or
severely
restricted
production
sales
owing
to
its
lethal
toxicity
humans.
Creating
an
efficient
bio-friendly
PQ
formulation
crucial
facilitate
the
open
use
world's
agriculture.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(20), P. 11295 - 11307
Published: May 8, 2024
The
advancement
of
science
and
technology,
coupled
with
the
growing
environmental
consciousness
among
individuals,
has
led
to
a
shift
in
pesticide
development
from
traditional
methods
characterized
by
inefficiency
misuse
toward
more
sustainable
eco-friendly
approach.
Cellulose,
as
most
abundant
natural
renewable
resource,
opened
up
new
avenue
field
biobased
drug
carriers
developing
cellulose-based
delivery
systems.
These
systems
offer
unique
advantages
terms
deposition
rate
enhancement,
modification
facilitation,
impact
reduction
when
designing
nanopesticides.
Consequently,
their
application
nanoscale
pesticides
gained
widespread
recognition.
present
study
provides
comprehensive
review
cellulose
methods,
carrier
types
for
nanopesticides
(CPDS),
various
stimulus-response
factors
influencing
release.
Additionally,
main
challenges
design
CPDS
are
summarized,
highlighting
immense
potential
materials
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 4661 - 4672
Published: April 15, 2024
Worldwide
water
paucity
and
increasing
food
demand
have
stressed
the
agricultural
sector
for
developing
strategies
to
enhance
quantity
quality
of
crop
production
with
limited
resources.
In
order
pursue
a
solution
this
demand,
an
efficient,
resilient,
sustainable,
biodegradable,
superabsorbent
N–S–P
carbon
dots
enriched
carboxymethylcellulose
nanohydrogel
(CDs@CMC
nanohydrogel)
has
been
fabricated
study
growth
pattern
Vigna
radiata
supply
in
pot
experiment.
Characterization
techniques
like
FTIR,
TGA,
FESEM
analysis
established
morphology
structural
characteristics
prepared
hydrogel.
Sequential
variation
weight
%
soil
CDs@CMC
ratio
was
done
swelling
ratio,
holding,
retention
capacities
soil.
Further,
ascertain
their
behavior
as
conditioners
during
plant
growth,
these
were
coupled
varying
amounts
give
Gel-1,
Gel-2,
Gel-3.
The
ratios
Gel-3
found
be
2206%,
2582%,
2712%,
respectively,
at
pH
4,
holding
calculated
36.7%,
39.5%,
41.2%,
1
wt
each
gel
mixed
50
g
soil,
which
is
higher
compared
alone
(21.2%).
time
increased
from
5
12
days
hydrogel
room
temperature.
remained
intact,
capacity
shows
slight
decline
after
consecutive
absorption–release
cycle
ten
cycles.
seedlings
grown
potting
mix
containing
survived
better
than
but
best
results
shown
by
Gel-2
due
incorporation
suitable
amount
CDs
matrices.
ANOVA
also
applied
optimization
parameters
radiata,
are
supported
batch
studies.
Therefore,
environmentally
safe,
versatile
holds
promise
sustainable
farming
applications
under
water-limited
conditions
arid
semiarid
regions.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(11), P. 457 - 457
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Hydrogels
play
a
crucial
role
due
to
their
high-water
content
and
3D
structure,
which
make
them
ideal
for
various
applications
in
biomedicine,
sensing,
beyond.
They
can
be
prepared
from
variety
of
biomaterials,
polymers,
combinations,
allowing
versatility
properties
applications.
include
natural
types
derived
collagen,
gelatin,
alginate,
hyaluronic
acid,
as
well
synthetic
based
on
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG),
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA),
polyacrylamide
(PAAm).
Each
type
possesses
distinct
properties,
such
mechanical
strength,
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
tailored
wound
healing,
contact
lenses,
bioprinting,
tissue
engineering.
The
hydrogels
mimics
environments,
promoting
cell
growth
nutrient
waste
exchange,
supports
the
development
functional
tissues.
serve
scaffolds
engineering
applications,
including
cartilage
bone
regeneration,
vascular
engineering,
organ-on-a-chip
systems.
Additionally,
encapsulate
deliver
therapeutic
agents,
factors
or
drugs,
specific
target
sites
body.
through
three
primary
methods:
physical
crosslinking,
relies
non-covalent
interactions
entanglements
hydrogen
bonding;
chemical
forms
covalent
bonds
between
polymer
chains
create
stable
structure;
irradiation-based
where
UV
irradiation
induces
rapid
hydrogel
formation.
choice
crosslinking
method
depends
desired
hydrogel.
By
providing
biomimetic
environment,
facilitate
differentiation,
support
formation,
aid
regeneration
damaged
diseased
tissues
while
delivering
agents.
This
review
focuses
critical
advancements
processing
routes
development,
summarizing
characterization
application
hydrogels.
It
also
details
key
healing
challenges
future
perspectives
field.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 228 - 228
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
The
growing
global
demand
for
food
security
requires
a
paradigm
shift
towards
sustainable
agricultural
practices,
particularly
in
weed
management.
Nanotechnology
is
emerging
agriculture
as
useful
tool
to
reduce
the
dosage
and
negative
effects
of
herbicides
on
one
side
improve
bioherbicides
efficiency
other
side.
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
literature
available
topic,
with
particular
reference
main
characteristics
nanoparticles
control
nanoformulations
bioherbicides.
Nanoformulations
such
nanoemulsions,
nanocapsules,
nanospheres,
silver
organic
materials
protect
active
ingredients
from
environmental
degradation
enable
their
controlled
release,
enhance
foliar
adhesion
facilitate
penetration
into
plant
tissues
while
at
same
time
minimizing
off-target
effects.
last
paragraph
reviews
recent
advancements
field
nanobioherbicides.
Moreover,
examples
nanoherbicide
nanobioherbicide
application
laboratory,
greenhouse
conditions
are
collected
discussed.
highlights
increasing
diffusion
nanoherbicides
nanobioherbicides,
suggesting
introduction
integrated
management
strategies.
However,
further
research
still
required
assess
effectiveness
under
natural
conditions,
stability
over
study
bioaccumulation
toxicity
toward
non-target
organisms.