Agricultural nanotechnology refers to the application of nanoscale materials and devices in the field of agriculture to enhance crop production, improve resource efficiency, and address various challenges in the agricultural sector. Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the nanoscale, typically at dimensions less than 100 nanometers. In agriculture, this technology offers innovative solutions to improve plant growth, nutrient utilization, and pest management. One of the key benefits of agricultural nanotechnology is the development of nanofertilizers, which are nano-sized nutrient delivery systems that enhance the efficiency of nutrient uptake by plants. These nanofertilizers can release nutrients in a controlled manner, optimizing reducing wastage and plant nutrition. Additionally, nanomaterials can be used to improve soil quality and water retention, leading to increased agricultural productivity. Nanotechnology also plays a crucial role in crop protection through the development of nanopesticides. These nanoscale formulations enable targeted delivery of pesticides, minimizing environmental impact and reducing the amount of chemicals required for effective pest control. Furthermore, nanosensors can be employed to monitor soil conditions, crop health, and environmental factors, providing real-time data to farmers for informed decision-making.
Title : Introducing picotechnology: An exciting extension of nanotechnology
Thomas J Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Title : The failure of both einsteins space-time theory and his equivalence principle and their resolution by the uniform scaling method
Robert Buenker, University of Wuppertal, Germany
Title : Material challenges with proton conducting ceramics for intermediate temperature hydrogenation/dehydrogenation applications
Saheli Biswas, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia
Title : Porphyrin layers at metal-electrolyte interfaces monitored by EC-STM and CV
Marek Nowicki, University of Wroclaw, Poland
Title : Color control of electrochromes by structural modification
Will Skene, Montreal University, Canada
Title : Make experiments more efficient: Two simple and powerful approaches. Mg2Si growth for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications
Alexander S Gouralnik , Institute of Automation and Control Processes, Russian Federation
Title : Reconfigurable antenna structures using tunable materials
Nasimuddin, Institute for Infocomm Research, Singapore
Title : (0, 1 and 2) Dimensional hybrid architecture of the synthesized materials leads the smart sensing of the gaseous species at low/room temperature
D R Patil, North Maharashtra University, India
Title : Enhanced grain refinement, precipitates regulation, and improved mechanical properties of cast Al-Li alloy by Ti addition and heat treatment
Lixiong Shao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Title : Broadband sound attenuation of shape memory polymer with triangular-honeycomb unit cell metamaterial structural design
Musaab Ejaz, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia