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Chitin-Based Nanoparticles for the Agriculture Sectors / edited by Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Archana Bachheti, Azamal Husen.
Springer eBooks EBA - Springer Chemistry and Material Science Collection 2025 Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bachheti, Rakesh Kumar.
- Series:
- Smart Nanomaterials Technology, 3004-8281
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nanobiotechnology.
- Nanoparticles.
- Agricultural biotechnology.
- Agricultural Biotechnology.
- Local Subjects:
- Nanobiotechnology.
- Nanoparticles.
- Agricultural Biotechnology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (306 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book provides an overview of chitin-based nanoparticles, including their properties, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques. It will also discuss the potential uses of chitin-based nanoparticles in agriculture, such as in crop protection, nutrient delivery, and soil improvement as well as potential areas for future research and development. Overall, the book would present a comprehensive and accessible resource for researchers, agricultural workers, policymakers, and other stakeholders who are interested in learning about the potential applications and benefits of chitin-based nanoparticles in agriculture.
- Contents:
- Introduction to the isolation of chitin and chitosan and their properties
- Properties and synthesis of chitin-based nanoparticles
- Characterization Techniques for Chitin-based Nanoparticles
- Role of Agrochemical-loaded chitin nanoparticles for insect pest management
- Chitin-based Nanoparticles for Plant Disease Management
- Chitin-based Nanoparticles for Soil Remediation
- Role of Chitin-based Nanoparticles for Crop Nutrition and Fertilization
- Chitin-based Nanoparticles for Crop Plant Growth Promotion
- Application of Chitin/Chitosan-Based Agro nano chemicals in Crop Protection
- Challenges and Limitations of Chitin-based Nanoparticles in Agriculture
- Future Perspectives and Opportunities for Chitin-based Nanoparticles in Agriculture
- Chitin and chitosan-based hydrogel and their use in Agriculture.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9789819609208
- 9819609208
- OCLC:
- 1498459815
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