Sustainable-controlled release fertilizer and synthesis method thereof
A natural char/struvite composite fertilizer addresses the inefficiencies of conventional fertilizers by enhancing phosphorus availability and reducing environmental impact, achieving improved nutrient release and plant growth.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/IB2024/056680
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-15
AI Technical Summary
Conventional phosphate fertilizers have low efficiency and pollute the environment, while struvite-based fertilizers provide phosphorus poorly in early plant growth stages due to low solubility, necessitating a cost-effective solution that enhances phosphorus availability and reduces environmental impact.
A sustainable controlled release fertilizer is developed using a natural char/struvite composite with a phosphorus pentoxide content of 16-25% wt%, synthesized from wastewater, with a mole ratio of Mg2+:NH4+:PO43’ as 2:1:1, and varying natural char to struvite ratios (0:100, 25:75, 50:50, or 75:25) to improve phosphorus dissolution and availability.
The composite fertilizer effectively provides phosphorus, nitrogen, and magnesium for early plant growth, reducing leaching and pollution, with enhanced solubility and nutrient uptake, outperforming traditional fertilizers in growth and nutrient content.