Regenerated Cellulose Products for Agricultural and Their Potential: A Review

Polymers

Kushairi Mohd Salleh¹  Shamini Gunaseelan¹  Nur Amira Zainul Armir¹  Amalia Zulkifli¹  Sarani Zakaria¹  Swarna Devi Palanivelu¹  Muhamad Hafiz Che Othman² 

[1] Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;

关键词: fertilizer;    mulching film;    smart farming;    soilless farming;    water holding capacity;   

DOI  :  10.3390/polym13203586

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Cellulose is one of the most abundant natural polymers with excellent biocompatibility, non-toxicity, flexibility, and renewable source. Regenerated cellulose (RC) products result from the dissolution-regeneration process risen from solvent and anti-solvent reagents, respectively. The regeneration process changes the cellulose chain conformation from cellulose I to cellulose II, leads the structure to have more amorphous regions with improved crystallinity, and inclines towards extensive modification on the RC products such as hydrogel, aerogel, cryogel, xerogel, fibers, membrane, and thin film. Recently, RC products are accentuated to be used in the agriculture field to develop future sustainable agriculture as alternatives to conventional agriculture systems. However, different solvent types and production techniques have great influences on the end properties of RC products. Besides, the fabrication of RC products from solely RC lacks excellent mechanical characteristics. Thus, the flexibility of RC has allowed it to be homogenously blended with other materials to enhance the final products’ properties. This review will summarize the properties and preparation of potential RC-based products that reflect its application to replace soil the plantation medium, govern the release of the fertilizer, provide protection on crops and act as biosensors.

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