{"product_id":"9783031688362","title":"Biopolymeric Nanoparticles for Agricultural Applications","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNanotechnology in the Life Sciences\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBiopolymeric Nanoparticles for Agricultural Applications\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKamel A. Abd-Elsalam | Ayat F. Hashim | Farah K. Ahmed | Sabu Thomas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Agriculture \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiopolymers are polymers that are naturally sourced from renewable resources such as plants, animals, and microorganisms. These polymers are gaining increasing attention due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity, making them an attractive alternative to traditional synthetic polymers. \"Biopolymeric Nanoparticles for Agricultural Applications\" focuses on the use of biopolymeric nanoparticles for various agricultural purposes. It explores the potential of these nanoparticles in improving crop productivity, enhancing soil quality, and reducing the environmental impact of agricultural practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBiopolymeric nanoparticles have gained significant attention in recent years as a promising technology for various agricultural applications such as crop protection, nutrient delivery, and soil remediation. These nanoparticles are typically made from biodegradable and biocompatible materials, such as chitosan, alginate, and starch, and offer several advantages over conventional agricultural formulations including improved stability, controlled release, and enhanced efficacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of biopolymeric nanoparticles in agriculture. It discusses the various biopolymeric nanoparticles that can be utilized in agriculture such as chitosan, cellulose, starch, and protein-based nanoparticles. It delves into their properties, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques. The primary purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the applications of biopolymeric nanoparticles in agriculture. It bridges the gap between the fields of nanotechnology and agriculture, offering insights into the potential benefits and challenges associated with their use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Ph.D., is a Research Professor at the Plant Pathology Research Institute in Giza, Egypt. He has published 30 books on nanobiotechnology applications in agriculture and plant protection and has served as the Editor-in-Chief for three book series with major publishers, including Springer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAyat Farghily Hashim is a researcher at the Food Industries and Nutrition Institute in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFarah Kamel Ahmed is a Faculty of Agriculture graduate and a Master Student \u0026amp; researcher in the Nano-Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University, Sheik Zayed Campus.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Dr. Sabu Thomas is Former Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University. He is a Professor of Polymer Science \u0026amp; Engineering in the School of Chemical Sciences and Founder\/Director of the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 October 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783031688362\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e439\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52348063645836,"sku":"9783031688362","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783031688362","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}