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Nano Research 2023, 16(12): 13205-13225 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-023-6284-8
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Advancing sustainable agriculture: Enhancing crop nutrition with next-generation nanotech-based fertilizers

Show Author's Information Yiwen Liao1,2,§,  Dawei Xu2,3,§,  Yuhong Cao2,3( ),  Yong-Guan Zhu1,2
State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China

§ Yiwen Liao and Dawei Xu contributed equally to this work.

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nanobiotechnology, nano-fertilizers (NFs), nutrient use efficiency (NUE), slow release, sustainable agriculture
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The pressing need to enhance nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in fertilizers has become increasingly urgent in light of food insecurity and climate-related issues. Nanotechnology offers promising prospects for the development of effective and environmentally friendly alternatives in the field of fertilization. This review focuses on the impact of nanotechnology on conventional fertilizers, encompassing inorganic, organic, and microbial approaches. We emphasize the superior attributes of nano-fertilizers compared with their conventional counterparts and explore their potential and versatility in boosting crop productivity, reducing fertilizer expenses, and mitigating detrimental environmental impacts. In conclusion, given the significant challenges posed by food insecurity and climate change, the application of nano-fertilizers demonstrates immense potential for advancing sustainable and intelligent agricultural practices.


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Advancing sustainable agriculture: Enhancing crop nutrition with next-generation nanotech-based fertilizers

Show Author's information Yiwen Liao1,2,§, Dawei Xu2,3,§, Yuhong Cao2,3( ), Yong-Guan Zhu1,2
State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China

§ Yiwen Liao and Dawei Xu contributed equally to this work.

Abstract

The pressing need to enhance nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in fertilizers has become increasingly urgent in light of food insecurity and climate-related issues. Nanotechnology offers promising prospects for the development of effective and environmentally friendly alternatives in the field of fertilization. This review focuses on the impact of nanotechnology on conventional fertilizers, encompassing inorganic, organic, and microbial approaches. We emphasize the superior attributes of nano-fertilizers compared with their conventional counterparts and explore their potential and versatility in boosting crop productivity, reducing fertilizer expenses, and mitigating detrimental environmental impacts. In conclusion, given the significant challenges posed by food insecurity and climate change, the application of nano-fertilizers demonstrates immense potential for advancing sustainable and intelligent agricultural practices.

Keywords: nanobiotechnology, nano-fertilizers (NFs), nutrient use efficiency (NUE), slow release, sustainable agriculture

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Received: 15 July 2023
Revised: 18 October 2023
Accepted: 23 October 2023
Published: 02 December 2023
Issue date: December 2023

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This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2022YFA1207300).

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