ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Development of a Xanthan Gum Based Superabsorbent and Water Retaining Composites for Agricultural and Forestry Applications.
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- Evaluation of the vegetative properties of biopolymer- and plant fiber-solidified sandy soil.iScience · 2026Article
- Xanthan Oligosaccharide Seed Coating Promotes Wheat Growth and Stress-Related Physiological Reprogramming via Hormone Signaling and Plant-Microbe Associations.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Study on the Effect of Structural Modification of Xanthan Gum on Its Synergistic Gelation Performance with Locust Bean Gum.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Study on the strength and erosion resistance of soil-amended substrates for rock slopes in Fugu County.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Hydrogel Development, Processing and Applications in Agriculture: A Review.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Development of a banana stem fiber-reinforced chitosan-xanthan gum wound healing patch loaded with Tridax procumbens extract for biomedical applications.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Transforming Wheat Straw into Superabsorbent Polymers for Sustainable Agricultural Management.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Bio-Based Mulching Films and Soil Conditioners for Non-Irrigated Tomato Cultivation: Toward Plastic-Free and Water-Efficient Crop Production.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Analysis of the Growth of Hydrogel Applications in Agriculture: A Review.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Investigation of Flame and Thermal Degradation Behavior of Xanthan- and Gelatin-Based Composites Used as Topsoil Covers in Forestry.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Novel Buccal Xanthan Gum-Hyaluronic Acid Eutectogels with Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Properties.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Reducing drought vulnerability of forest soils using Xanthan gum-based soil conditioners.Heliyon · 2024Article
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- Effect of Different Cellulose Fillers on the Properties of Xanthan-Based Composites for Soil Conditioning Applications.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Production of Bacterial Exopolysaccharides: Xanthan and Bacterial Cellulose.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- Progress in the Preparation of Stimulus-Responsive Cellulose Hydrogels and Their Application in Slow-Release Fertilizers.Polymers · 2023Review
- Exopolysaccharides Producing Bacteria: A Review.Microorganisms · 2023Review
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Abstract
In this work, bio-based hydrogel composites of xanthan gum and cellulose fibers were developed to be used both as soil conditioners and topsoil covers, to promote plant growth and forest protection. The rheological, morphological, and water absorption properties of produced hydrogels were comprehensively investigated, together with the analysis of the effect of hydrogel addition to the soil. Specifically, the moisture absorption capability of these hydrogels was above 1000%, even after multiple dewatering/rehydration cycles. Moreover, the soil treated with 1.8 wt% of these materials increased the water absorption capacity by approximately 60% and reduced the water evaporation rate, due to the formation of a physical network between the soil, xanthan gum and cellulose fibers. Practical experiments on the growth of herbaceous and tomato plants were also performed, showing that the addition of less than 2 wt% of hydrogels into the soil resulted in higher growth rate values than untreated soil. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that the use of the produced topsoil covers helped promote plant growth. The exceptional water-regulating properties of the investigated materials could allow for the development of a simple, inexpensive and scalable technology to be extensively applied in forestry and/or agricultural applications, to improve plant resilience and face the challenges related to climate change.
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