Biodegradable polyester coated mulch paper for controlled release of fertilizer

Shi, Bi; Pan, Hao; Barinelli, Vincenzo; Eriksen, Breanne; Ruiz, Shania; Sobkowicz, Margaret J.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126348

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“…The results showed the positive effect of the tubes functionalized with KH 2 PO 4 (T01−T04) on the development of pineapple seedlings, in which the tubes with the highest amount of KH 2 PO 4 (T03 and T04) produced plants with greater leaf length and width in relation to the other tubes. Thus, the results suggest the effectiveness of potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) in increasing the size of leaves, favored by their homogeneous dispersion and distribution along the tubes together with controlled release by wax emulsion coating (Figure 1), as observed for multilayer fertilizer-infused mulch papers 31 and shell structured fibers obtained by electrospinning. 39 Although the dry mass variable was not measured, the results also suggest an increase in dry mass according to the treatments (T03 and T04) that present greater leaf length and width measurements.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…24−30 The fiber structure has also been explored for water retention and controlled release of fertilizers, such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), for better development of seeds and seedlings, thus generating plants with greater stem height and number and size of leaves. 31,32 From micro-to nanoscale fibrillar structure, it is possible to control nutrient release and water retention. 33,34 In addition to the fibrillar structure, the possibility of cellulose regeneration enhances the application of natural fibers in the controlled release of nutrients, as reported in the literature.…”

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“…33,34 In addition to the fibrillar structure, the possibility of cellulose regeneration enhances the application of natural fibers in the controlled release of nutrients, as reported in the literature. 35 In this way, the fibers are used to compose materials for agricultural applications such as mulch, 31,36 mats, 37−39 superabsorbents, 34,40 composites, 41−43 and papers. 44,45 These studies have demonstrated the efficiency of fibers in promoting the proper release of nutrients for plant growth against the backdrop of high demand of fertilizers for global food production.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The fiber structure has also been explored for water retention and controlled release of fertilizers, such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), for better development of seeds and seedlings, thus generating plants with greater stem height and number and size of leaves. , From micro- to nanoscale fibrillar structure, it is possible to control nutrient release and water retention. , In addition to the fibrillar structure, the possibility of cellulose regeneration enhances the application of natural fibers in the controlled release of nutrients, as reported in the literature . In this way, the fibers are used to compose materials for agricultural applications such as mulch, , mats, − superabsorbents, , composites, − and papers. , These studies have demonstrated the efficiency of fibers in promoting the proper release of nutrients for plant growth against the backdrop of high demand of fertilizers for global food production. , …”

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Functionalized Cellulose Sheets with Fertilizers Applied as Multimodal Agricultural Supports for Seedling Cultivation

Campos¹,

Luchesi

Claro

et al. 2022

ACS Agric. Sci. Technol.

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Agricultural products such as seedling tubes are often made of nondegradable petroleum-based polymers. Little progress has been made in developing sustainable and active supports for seedling cultivation that enable acclimatization time reduction of certain seedlings. Thus, the aim of this work was to manufacture multimodal sheet tubes functionalized with fertilizers and hydrophobized with carnauba emulsion for pineapple seedling cultivation. Energy dispersive spectroscopy and flame atomic absorption spectrometry demonstrated the fibers’ homogeneous distribution and efficient release of nutrients. As a proof-of-concept, these tubes provided better development of pineapple seedlings in comparison to the control, increasing the number, length, and width of the seedlings’ leaves by more than 15%, 40%, and 50%, respectively. The coating with carnauba emulsion guaranteed the physical integrity of sheet tubes in the greenhouse until their planting. These findings may pave the way for a new alternative of sustainable agricultural supports for seedling cultivation.

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Section: ■ Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Functionalized Cellulose Sheets with Fertilizers Applied as Multimodal Agricultural Supports for Seedling Cultivation

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Claro

et al. 2022

ACS Agric. Sci. Technol.

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“…Due to its fast degradation rate, it has been used as an alternative to polyolefin coatings for fiber-based materials (Thurber and Curtzwiler, 2020;Rafiqah et al, 2021). Bi et al (2021) reported using PBS and its co-polyesters for coating paper used in the mulch applications fabricated by blade coating. PBS coating helped achieve a tailored balance between strength, biodegradation, and release kinetics.…”

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Sustainable and Repulpable Barrier Coatings for Fiber-Based Materials for Food Packaging: A Review

Kathuria

Zhang

2022

Front. Mater.

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Due to the inherent hydrophilic nature and porosity of the paper fibers, hydrophobic polymeric materials, waxes, and inorganic fillers have been widely utilized as coatings and fillers, respectively, on a fiber-based substrate. Coatings also impart oxygen, aroma, and oil barrier properties desirable for food packaging applications. In addition, coatings improve the functional properties and characteristics of paper, including reduced water absorbance, enhanced surface finish, gloss finish, printability, readability, dimensional stability of the substrate, and antimicrobial performance. Such functional properties are highly desirable for consumer packaging applications. However, such coatings may limit the repulpability, recyclability, biodegradability, and compostability of paper and paperboard. In addition, the contamination of the substrate by-product also limits the recyclability of the fiber-based substrates, and the paper, paperboard, or corrugated material ends up in landfill sites. This review focuses on bioderived, biodegradable, compostable, and functional organic, inorganic, and hybrid hydrophobic coatings, which promote the circular economy by improving the repulpability or reduces carbon footprints.

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Plastic Emissions from Mulch Film and Abatement Measures — a Model-Based Assessment for Germany

Henseler

2023

Environ Model Assess

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Plastic mulch film in agriculture fulfils multiple purposes. In Germany, farmers apply mulch films to produce crops with specific climate soil conditions. While plastic mulch film benefits agricultural production, the emission of plastic debris and microplastic raises environmental concerns. To date, alternative technologies cannot adequately replace plastic mulch film emitting less plastic. Thus, abatement measures are required to reduce plastic emissions and maintain the application. In a model-based analysis for Germany, we find at the sector-level annual plastic emissions of 202 tons, and we identify regional emission hotspots with more than 500 grams per hectare utilised agricultural area in regions with intensive plasticulture production. Increasing the film thickness to 40 to 50 micrometres reduces plastic emissions by 20 to 40 per cent, creating abatement costs from 120 to 130 Euros per kilogram of abated plastic. Increasing prices for plasticulture products by 1 to 10 per cent can compensate for the increased material costs of thicker mulch films. Thus, increasing the film thickness can be an effective and efficient abatement measure, depending on farmers' willingness to apply thicker mulch films and consumers' willingness to pay increased prices. Our findings contribute to the interdisciplinary puzzle of plastic emissions from mulch films. They can be valuable information for agricultural and environmental discussion but require updating and complementation in future research.

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Biodegradable polyester coated mulch paper for controlled release of fertilizer

Cited by 24 publications

References 25 publications

Functionalized Cellulose Sheets with Fertilizers Applied as Multimodal Agricultural Supports for Seedling Cultivation

Functionalized Cellulose Sheets with Fertilizers Applied as Multimodal Agricultural Supports for Seedling Cultivation

Sustainable and Repulpable Barrier Coatings for Fiber-Based Materials for Food Packaging: A Review

Plastic Emissions from Mulch Film and Abatement Measures — a Model-Based Assessment for Germany

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