Abstract: Granular fertilizers for efficient plant uptake of nutrients and delayed release of fertilizer compounds. A composition includes a granular fertilizer and a wetting agent configured to reduce a surface tension of water. The composition optionally additionally includes an ion exchange nanoparticle, wherein the ion exchange nanoparticle comprises a structural particle comprising an ion exchange site and an ion, wherein the ion is attracted to the structural particle at the ion exchange site.
Abstract: Granular fertilizers for efficient plant uptake of nutrients and delayed release of fertilizer compounds. A composition includes a granular fertilizer and an ion exchange nanoparticle, wherein the ion exchange nanoparticle comprises a structural particle comprising an ion exchange site and an ion, wherein the ion is attracted to the structural particle at the ion exchange site.
Abstract: A method of coating granular fertilizers for improved mechanical rigidity and delayed release of fertilizer compounds. The method includes preparing a solution that includes a first polymer that is water soluble and a second polymer comprising a copolymer. The method also includes adding a plurality of fertilizer granules to the solution and blending the solution until at least a portion of the plurality of fertilizer granules are coated with the first polymer and the second polymer.
Abstract: Coated granular fertilizers for improved mechanical rigidity and delayed release of fertilizer compounds. A coated particle includes an inner particle comprising a fertilizer granule and a coating disposed on a surface of the inner particle. The coating includes a first polymer that is water soluble and a second polymer comprising a copolymer.