Abstract
A novel type of temperature and pH dual-stimuli-responsive microspheric soil conditioner was prepared for the controlled release of urea. First, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) [P(NIPAM-co-MAA)] was synthesized, and the microspheric soil conditioner was prepared on the basis of chitosan-coated P(NIPAM-co-MAA) via the emulsion cross-linking method. The structure and morphology of the microsphere were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, hydrogen nuclear magnetic resonance, polarization optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The microsphere showed controlled release behavior in different temperature and pH conditions, indicating good stimuli responsiveness. The plant experiment revealed that the microsphere can effectively promote plant growth in acidified soil and high-temperature conditions, and the pH value of acidified soil could be improved. In addition, the microsphere possessed good biodegradation property in the soil. Therefore, the multi-responsive microspheric soil conditioner owns a great potential value to amend soil conditions and promote plant growth in agriculture applications.
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