Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat
Presentation
Paper/Presentation Title | Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat |
---|---|
Presentation Type | Presentation |
Authors | Javazmi, Leila (Author), Low, Tobias (Author), Young, Anthony (Author) and Ash, Gavin |
Journal or Proceedings Title | 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020): Abstracts |
ERA Conference ID | 60473 |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2020 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://www.iconn2020.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ICONN-2020-PROGRAM-ONLYV6.pdf |
Conference/Event | 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020) |
International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN) | |
Event Details | 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020) Event Date 09 to end of 13 Feb 2020 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Event Details | International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN) ICONN |
Abstract | Urea is a cost-effective fertilizer used to promote plant growth and increase crop production. However, uncontrolled use of urea fertilizer is harmful to plants and can lead to soil and water pollution. This study aimed to investigate the effect of different urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release rate from electrospun Poly (L-lactide) (PLLA) nanofibers. Results showed increasing urea percentage loaded into nanofibers from 10% to 40% led to larger nanofiber diameters and increased initial rate of nitrogen release. Furthermore, nanofiber samples released nitrogen for three months, although high urea concentration did not affect the nitrogen release rate significantly. |
Keywords | nitrogen slow release, electrospinning technique, nanofibers |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401806. Nanomanufacturing |
Public Notes | Oral presentation. Abstract only published. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering |
Centre for Crop Health | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5x15/effect-of-various-urea-concentrations-on-nitrogen-slow-release-from-plla-nanofiber-mat
212
total views14
total downloads3
views this month0
downloads this month