ReviewRSC advances2023
Significance of biopolymer-based hydrogels and their applications in agriculture: a review in perspective of synthesis and their degree of swelling for water holding.
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- Dextran-based stimuli-responsive hydrogels for smart dressings in wound healing.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2026Review
- Biopolymer-based seed biopriming with fungal endophytes suppresses Fusarium wilt and modulates growth in tomato.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- Novel Polysaccharide Hydrogels Enriched with Humic Acid for Sustainable Agricultural Applications.ACS omega · 2025Article
- Immobilization of crude cellulase from Aspergillus foetidus on agar xerogel and its application for carrot juice extraction.Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] · 2025Article
- Advances in the Application of Nanocomposite Hydrogels in Crops.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Hydrogels for Climate Change Mitigation: Applications in Water Harvesting, Passive Cooling, and Environmental Solutions.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymer networks that are hydrophilic and capable of retaining a large amount of water. Hydrogels also can act as vehicles for the controlled delivery of active compounds. Bio-polymers are polymers that are derived from natural sources. Hydrogels prepared from biopolymers are considered non-toxic, biocompatible, biodegradable, and cost-effective. Therefore, bio-polymeric hydrogels are being extensively synthesized and used all over the world. Hydrogels based on biopolymers finds important applications in the agricultural field where they are used as soil conditioning agents as they can increase the water retention ability of soil and can act as a carrier of nutrients and other agrochemicals. Hydrogels are also used for the controlled delivery of fertilizer to plants. In this review, bio-polymeric hydrogels based on starch, chitosan, guar gum, gelatin, lignin, and alginate polymer have been discussed in terms of their synthesis method, swelling behavior, and possible agricultural application. The urgency to address water scarcity and the need for sustainable water management in agriculture necessitate the exploration and implementation of innovative solutions. By understanding the synthesis techniques and factors influencing the swelling behavior of these hydrogels, we can unlock their full potential in fostering sustainable agriculture and mitigating the challenges posed by an ever-changing environment.
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