Synthesis and Application of Urea-Formaldehyde for Manufacturing a Controlled-Release Potassium Fertilizer
Few studies have paid attention to high-concentration controlled release potassium (CRK) fertilizer because conventional potassium chloride (KCl) particles with the characteristics of irregular, high specific surface area, and bad fluidity are generally unsuitable to produce controlled-release ferti...
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Published in | Industrial & engineering chemistry research Vol. 57; no. 5; pp. 1593 - 1606 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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American Chemical Society
07.02.2018
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Summary: | Few studies have paid attention to high-concentration controlled release potassium (CRK) fertilizer because conventional potassium chloride (KCl) particles with the characteristics of irregular, high specific surface area, and bad fluidity are generally unsuitable to produce controlled-release fertilizer. The objective of this study was to investigate the interacting effects of urea-formaldehyde and additives on KCl granulation. In addition, the controlled-release characteristics of CRK based on modified KCl particles were determined in our research. Results indicated that 4–8% urea-formaldehyde combined with 6–8% bentonite was used as a double binder to increase the granulation rate, smoothness, and particle hardness of KCl granules, which enhanced its characteristics for the coating process. The K release rates of modified KCl particle-based CRK were significantly lower than that of the conventional KCl particle. In conclusion, the novel KCl granulation technology has an enormous potential for large-scale applications to satisfy the increasing demand for CRK fertilizers in the future. |
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ISSN: | 0888-5885 1520-5045 |
DOI: | 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b04629 |