Biodegradation and viability of chitosan-based microencapsulated fertilizers

• Published in: Carbohydrate polymers Vol. 257; p. 117635
• Main Authors: Angelo, Luciana Moretti, França, Débora, Faez, Roselena
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2021
• Subjects: Bartha’s respirometric; biodegradability; biodegradation; chitosan; Clay; KNO3; microencapsulation; montmorillonite; soil; storage time; Sustainable agriculture; viability; Clay; Bartha’s respirometric; Sustainable agriculture; KNO3; KNO

[Display omitted] •Encapsulation of KNO3 nutrient by chitosan and clay using spray drying technique.•Inorganic materials, clay and fertilizer, influence biodegradation.•EEF formulations based on chitosan and clay can be considered biodegradable.•Relationship of material biodegradation and soil-water...