Delivery of Agrochemicals Using Nanocomposites
Abstract Excessive fertilizer use degrades soil health, decreases the efficiency with which plants absorb nutrients, and pollutes the environment. As a response to the problem, the use of controlled-release fertilizer is gaining popularity. The delivery of agrochemicals (macro- and micronutrients, insecticides, and other agrochemicals) to the appropriate locations has shown significant promise for engineered nanocomposites (ENCs). With an emphasis on their usefulness in plant production and protection, this study discusses the synthesis of nanocomposites, as well as their physical and chemical characterization and methodologies for ensuring continuous release and tailored distribution to crops. The practicality of the use, the commercial viability of nanoformulations, and biosafety issues are also covered. The development of a critical understanding of the state of the art in nanocomposites for the controlled release of agrochemicals will be facilitated by this. Critical topics l...