Nanocomposite fertiliser comprising of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and titanium has outperformed conventional fertilisers in tests and could provide a solution to the problem of fertiliser overuse and water pollution, according to researchers from the American Chemical Society. Tests showed increased plant biomass growth by 26% over conventional fertilisers. The fertiliser is customisable as its smaller particles could be used in a bulk treatment process, or delivered via aerosol spray, applied to the soil or by foliar delivery, which increased growth up to 97% above traditional fertilisers, according to Pratim Biswas.
Nanocomposite fertiliser comprising of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and titanium has outperformed conventional fertilisers in tests and could provide a solution to the problem of fertiliser overuse and water pollution, according to researchers from Washington University. Tests showed increased plant biomass growth by 26% over conventional fertilisers. The fertiliser is customisable as its smaller particles could be used in a bulk treatment process, or delivered via aerosol spray, applied to the soil or by foliar delivery, which increased growth up to 97% above traditional fertilisers, according to Pratim Biswas.