Water retention and fertilizer slow release integrated superabsorbent synthesized from millet straw and applied in agriculture

• Published in: Industrial crops and products Vol. 160; p. 113126
• Main Authors: Wang, Weishuai, Yang, Zhengli, Zhang, Aiping, Yang, Shiqi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Fertilizer; Millet straw; Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks; Slow-release; Water retention; Slow-release; Water retention; Millet straw; Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks; Fertilizer

[Display omitted] •Few studies have analyzed the utilization of millet straw as raw materials in the preparation of superabsorbent resin.•The product had excellent water absorbency and slow-release property.•The product prepared by millet straw not only reduces production cost, but also promote plan...