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Engineered Nanocellulose Superabsorbents for Application in Agricultural Soils

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posted on 2021-10-13, 01:56 authored by RUTH MELANY BARAJAS LEDESMA
"This thesis develops novel superabsorbents based on nanocellulose for application in agricultural soils. It evaluates the effect of these superabsorbents in different soils and how these effects impact plant growth."

History

Campus location

Australia

Principal supervisor

Gil Garnier

Additional supervisor 1

Antonio Patti

Additional supervisor 2

Vanessa Wong

Year of Award

2021

Department, School or Centre

Chemical & Biological Engineering

Additional Institution or Organisation

Chemical Engineering

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

DOCTORATE

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

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    Keywords

    AgricultureCelluloseBiodegradabilitySuperabsorbentHydrogelAgricultural EngineeringChemical Characterisation of MaterialsChemical Engineering DesignSoil Science

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