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Intro; Preface; Contents; About the Editor; Chapter 1: Trends in Polymers for Agri-Food Applications: A Note from the Editor; 1.1 Present and Future Perspectives; References; Chapter 2: Polymer Based Micro- and Nanoencapsulation of Agrochemicals; 2.1 Introduction to Agrochemicals; 2.2 Agrochemicals; 2.2.1 Pesticides; 2.2.2 Fertilizers; 2.2.3 Phytohormones; 2.3 Agrochemical Formulations; 2.4 Encapsulation; 2.5 Need for Encapsulation for Agrochemicals; 2.6 Types of Encapsulation Based on Their Size; 2.6.1 Microencapsulation; 2.6.2 Nanoencapsulation
2.7 Types of Encapsulations Based on Their Application2.7.1 Water-In-Oil Emulsion; 2.7.2 Spray Drying; 2.7.3 Ionotropic Gelation; 2.8 Polymers Used; 2.9 Encapsulation Methods; 2.9.1 Interfacial Polymerization; 2.9.2 Solvent Evaporation; 2.9.3 Emulsion Polymerization; 2.9.4 Membrane Emulsification; 2.9.5 In situ Polymerization; 2.9.6 Nano-Precipitation; 2.9.7 Double Coacervation; 2.10 Major Techniques for Encapsulation of Agrochemicals Inside the Polymer/Embedded in a Matrix; 2.10.1 Interfacial Polycondensation; 2.10.2 Ionotropic Gelation; 2.10.3 Thermally Induced Polymerization
2.10.3.1 Spray Chilling2.10.4 In situ Free Radical Polymerization; 2.11 Role of Polymer in Different Types of Nanoencapsulation; 2.11.1 Nanocapsules; 2.11.2 Nanospheres; 2.11.3 Micelles; 2.11.4 Nanogels; 2.12 Agrochemical Delivery from Polymer Encapsulated Materials; 2.12.1 Light Sensitivity; 2.12.2 Temperature Sensitivity; 2.12.3 pH Sensitivity; 2.12.4 Humidity; 2.12.5 Enzyme-Responsive; 2.13 Some Specific Polymers Used for Encapsulation of Fertilizers; 2.13.1 Silicon-Based Nano-Fertilizers; 2.13.2 Superabsorbent Polymers; 2.13.3 Biodegradable Polymers; References
Chapter 3: Nano and Microencapsulated Nutrients for Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Types of EEF: Slow/Controlled Released and Environmentally Friendly Fertilizer; 3.3 How to Prepare EEF; 3.3.1 Cover Up Particle Surface With a Polymeric Coating; 3.3.2 Coacervation; 3.3.3 Mechanical and Melt-Processing; 3.3.4 Core-Shell Material; 3.3.5 Spray-Drying; 3.3.6 Microfluidics; 3.4 Polymers and Agrochemicals Used in EEF; 3.5 Final Consideration; References; Chapter 4: Potential Use of Polymeric Particles for the Regulation of Plant Growth; 4.1 Introduction
4.2 Production of Polymeric Nanoparticles4.2.1 Biodegradable Polymers Used as Active Principle Carriers; 4.2.2 Common Techniques to Prepare Polymeric Nanoparticles; 4.3 Polymeric Nanoparticles as Carrier Systems for PGRs; 4.4 Potential of Polymeric Nanoparticles to be Used as PGRs; 4.5 Uptake, Transport and Distribution of Nanoparticles; 4.6 Gap, Obstacles and Challenges; 4.7 Conclusions and Remarks; References; Chapter 5: Applications and Implications of Environmental-Responsive Polymers toward Agrochemicals; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Environmental Stimuli-Responsive Carriers
2.7 Types of Encapsulations Based on Their Application2.7.1 Water-In-Oil Emulsion; 2.7.2 Spray Drying; 2.7.3 Ionotropic Gelation; 2.8 Polymers Used; 2.9 Encapsulation Methods; 2.9.1 Interfacial Polymerization; 2.9.2 Solvent Evaporation; 2.9.3 Emulsion Polymerization; 2.9.4 Membrane Emulsification; 2.9.5 In situ Polymerization; 2.9.6 Nano-Precipitation; 2.9.7 Double Coacervation; 2.10 Major Techniques for Encapsulation of Agrochemicals Inside the Polymer/Embedded in a Matrix; 2.10.1 Interfacial Polycondensation; 2.10.2 Ionotropic Gelation; 2.10.3 Thermally Induced Polymerization
2.10.3.1 Spray Chilling2.10.4 In situ Free Radical Polymerization; 2.11 Role of Polymer in Different Types of Nanoencapsulation; 2.11.1 Nanocapsules; 2.11.2 Nanospheres; 2.11.3 Micelles; 2.11.4 Nanogels; 2.12 Agrochemical Delivery from Polymer Encapsulated Materials; 2.12.1 Light Sensitivity; 2.12.2 Temperature Sensitivity; 2.12.3 pH Sensitivity; 2.12.4 Humidity; 2.12.5 Enzyme-Responsive; 2.13 Some Specific Polymers Used for Encapsulation of Fertilizers; 2.13.1 Silicon-Based Nano-Fertilizers; 2.13.2 Superabsorbent Polymers; 2.13.3 Biodegradable Polymers; References
Chapter 3: Nano and Microencapsulated Nutrients for Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Types of EEF: Slow/Controlled Released and Environmentally Friendly Fertilizer; 3.3 How to Prepare EEF; 3.3.1 Cover Up Particle Surface With a Polymeric Coating; 3.3.2 Coacervation; 3.3.3 Mechanical and Melt-Processing; 3.3.4 Core-Shell Material; 3.3.5 Spray-Drying; 3.3.6 Microfluidics; 3.4 Polymers and Agrochemicals Used in EEF; 3.5 Final Consideration; References; Chapter 4: Potential Use of Polymeric Particles for the Regulation of Plant Growth; 4.1 Introduction
4.2 Production of Polymeric Nanoparticles4.2.1 Biodegradable Polymers Used as Active Principle Carriers; 4.2.2 Common Techniques to Prepare Polymeric Nanoparticles; 4.3 Polymeric Nanoparticles as Carrier Systems for PGRs; 4.4 Potential of Polymeric Nanoparticles to be Used as PGRs; 4.5 Uptake, Transport and Distribution of Nanoparticles; 4.6 Gap, Obstacles and Challenges; 4.7 Conclusions and Remarks; References; Chapter 5: Applications and Implications of Environmental-Responsive Polymers toward Agrochemicals; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Environmental Stimuli-Responsive Carriers