Advancements of nanotechnologies in crop promotion and soil fertility: Benefits, life cycle assessment, and legislation policies

Younis, Sherif A.; Kim, Ki‐Hyun; Shaheen, Sabry M.; Antoniadis, Vasileios; Tsang, Yiu Fai; Rinklebe, Jörg; Deep, Akash; Brown, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2021.111686

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“…Most of these products are nano-fertilizers (43%), and nanoformulations aimed at improving plant survival against disease, pest and other stress represent together 28% of these products. The high production costs and complexity of the production process make the use of NMs in agriculture a low-margin industry that cannot generate significant economic returns on the initial production investment [ 124 ]. This is a major constraint to the application of NMs in agrochemicals on a large scale.…”

Section: Future Challenges In the Development Of Nano-agrochemicalsmentioning

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Nanomaterials and nanotechnology for the delivery of agrochemicals: strategies towards sustainable agriculture

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J Nanobiotechnol

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Nanomaterials (NMs) have received considerable attention in the field of agrochemicals due to their special properties, such as small particle size, surface structure, solubility and chemical composition. The application of NMs and nanotechnology in agrochemicals dramatically overcomes the defects of conventional agrochemicals, including low bioavailability, easy photolysis, and organic solvent pollution, etc. In this review, we describe advances in the application of NMs in chemical pesticides and fertilizers, which are the two earliest and most researched areas of NMs in agrochemicals. Besides, this article concerns with the new applications of NMs in other agrochemicals, such as bio-pesticides, nucleic acid pesticides, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and pheromone. We also discuss challenges and the industrialization trend of NMs in the field of agrochemicals. Constructing nano-agrochemical delivery system via NMs and nanotechnology facilitates the improvement of the stability and dispersion of active ingredients, promotes the precise delivery of agrochemicals, reduces residual pollution and decreases labor cost in different application scenarios, which is potential to maintain the sustainability of agricultural systems and improve food security by increasing the efficacy of agricultural inputs. Graphical Abstract

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Section: Future Challenges In the Development Of Nano-agrochemicalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanomaterials and nanotechnology for the delivery of agrochemicals: strategies towards sustainable agriculture

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et al. 2022

J Nanobiotechnol

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“…a Nano-silica induced cross-linking reducing the coating porosity [100]; b Dense nano bulges inducing surface superhydrophobicity [101][102][103] stimulation effects. Such materials function either through alternation of crop physiology, or by alleviating environmental stresses [110,111]. Specifically, that may include (1) improving plant tolerance against environmental stresses, (2) altering or improving the function of plant tissue or organelle, or (3) remediating toxic pollutants.…”

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Recent development in functional nanomaterials for sustainable and smart agricultural chemical technologies

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New advances in nanotechnology are driving a wave of technology revolution impacting a broad range of areas in agricultural production. The current work reviews nanopesticides, nano-fabricated fertilizers, and nano activity-based growth promoters reported in the last several years, focusing on mechanisms revealed for preparation and functioning. It appears to us that with many fundamental concepts have been demonstrated over last two decades, new advances in this area continue to expand mainly in three directions, i.e., efficiency improvement, material sustainability and environment-specific stimulation functionalities. It is also evident that environmental and health concerns associated with nano agrochemicals are the primary motivation and focus for most recent work. Challenges and perspectives for future development of nano agrochemicals are also discussed.

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“…In the presence of the highest quantity of bioavailability, there promotes a controlled release and targeted delivery of encapsulated bioactive compounds, which increases the biological efficacy of food. Nanotechnology develops the framework of the agriculture and food industry by offering various advantages [ 77 , 78 ]. To design the nutraceutical delivery system, multiple criteria should be enrolled into an account which involves the formulation it must have good physical and chemical properties, sustainable production costs, and food-grade materials used [ 79 , 80 ].…”

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Advances in Nanofabrication Technology for Nutraceuticals: New Insights and Future Trends

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Bioactive components such as polyphenolics, flavonoids, bioactive peptides, pigments, and essential fatty acids were known to ward off some deadliest diseases. Nutraceuticals are those beneficial compounds that may be food or part of food that has come up with medical or health benefits. Nanoencapsulation and nanofabricated delivery systems are an imminent approach in the field of food sciences. The sustainable fabrication of nutraceuticals and biocompatible active components indisputably enhances the food grade and promotes good health. Nanofabricated delivery systems include carbohydrates-based, lipids (solid and liquid), and proteins-based delivery systems. Solid nano-delivery systems include lipid nanoparticles. Liquid nano-delivery systems include nanoliposomes and nanoemulsions. Physicochemical properties of nanoparticles such as size, charge, hydrophobicity, and targeting molecules affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of nano delivery systems. Advance research in toxicity studies is necessary to ensure the safety of the nanofabricated delivery systems, as the safety of nano delivery systems for use in food applications is unknown. Therefore, improved nanotechnology could play a pivotal role in developing functional foods, a contemporary concept assuring the consumers to provide programmed, high-priced, and high-quality research toward nanofabricated delivery systems.

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Advancements of nanotechnologies in crop promotion and soil fertility: Benefits, life cycle assessment, and legislation policies

Cited by 68 publications

References 178 publications

Nanomaterials and nanotechnology for the delivery of agrochemicals: strategies towards sustainable agriculture

Nanomaterials and nanotechnology for the delivery of agrochemicals: strategies towards sustainable agriculture

Recent development in functional nanomaterials for sustainable and smart agricultural chemical technologies

Advances in Nanofabrication Technology for Nutraceuticals: New Insights and Future Trends

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