CRF Hydrogel Properties and Release Behavior
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CRF Hydrogel Properties and Release Behavior

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Which hydrogel exhibited the highest equilibrium water absorbency?

  • PVA hydrogel (correct)
  • PVA/CS hydrogel
  • CS hydrogel
  • No significant differences among them

    • What effect do CRF hydrogels have on soil water retention after 30 days?

  • Slightly decrease water retention
  • Have no effect on water retention
  • Increase water retention compared to soil without CRF (correct)
  • Reduce water retention significantly

    • Which mechanism best describes the release behavior of potassium from the CS hydrogel?

  • Pure swelling mechanism
  • Limited release due to degradation only
  • Free diffusion only
  • Case II transport with significant swelling (correct)

    • What was the water retention percentage in soil containing PVA-hydrogel after 30 days?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment did the study investigate for the potassium release from the CRF hydrogels?

    <p>In both deionized water and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of PVA hydrogel that makes it suitable for agricultural applications?

    <p>High equilibrium water absorbency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hydrogel exhibited the lowest equilibrium water absorbency?

    <p>CS hydrogel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is critical for the application of CRF hydrogels in agriculture?

    <p>Ability to absorb and retain water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of using controlled release fertilizers in agriculture?

    <p>Minimizes the potential negative effects of overdosage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which polymer combination is used to prepare CRF hydrogels in the study?

    <p>Polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is employed to prepare the CRF hydrogels?

    <p>Interpenetrating polymer network technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do CRF hydrogels contribute to water retention in soils?

    <p>They enhance the absorption of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the concentration of the PVA solution used in the preparation of CRF hydrogels?

    <p>10% (w/v)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method was used to determine the relative viscosities of the chitosan solutions?

    <p>Ostwald–Fensky viscometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do CRF hydrogels have on the death rate of plants?

    <p>They reduce the death rate of plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fertilizer compounds were dispersed in the hydrogel matrix?

    <p>Potassium fertilizer compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary functional group responsible for the broad band around 3309 cm-1 in the IR spectra of PVA and PVA hydrogel?

    <p>O–H stretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of CRF hydrogels is highlighted in their application to soil?

    <p>Increased water retention capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the water retention capacity of soil containing PVA hydrogels after 30 days?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond is represented by the peak around 1651 cm-1 in the IR spectrum of the PVA/CS hydrogel film?

    <p>Imine bond (C=N)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In comparison to the soil without CRF hydrogels, what was the water retention percentage of soil with PVA/CS hydrogels after 30 days?

    <p>12%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the peak at 1214 cm-1 indicate in the IR spectra concerning the PVA hydrogel?

    <p>C–O–C groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hydrogels exhibited the lowest water retention capacity after 30 days?

    <p>CS hydrogel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do CRF hydrogels have on the moisture retention ability of soil over time?

    <p>They improve long-term moisture retention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural component of chitosan?

    <p>b-(1-4)-2-amino-deoxy-b-D-glucan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the use of chitosan-based hydrogels?

    <p>Toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the order of water retention capacities in soils containing CRF hydrogels after 30 days?

    <p>PVA/CS &gt; PVA &gt; CS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the release behavior of potassium from the PVA and PVA/CS hydrogels characterized?

    <p>Non-Fickian diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does glutaraldehyde play in the preparation of CRF hydrogels?

    <p>It serves as a crosslinker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the deacetylation of chitin have in terms of chitosan production?

    <p>It produces chitosan, a natural polysaccharide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the swelling ratio range exhibited by the CRF hydrogels?

    <p>70–300%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major disadvantage of using chitosan in hydrogel applications?

    <p>It has a slower relaxation rate of polymer chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diffusion mechanism is indicated by the release exponent value in CRF hydrogels?

    <p>Quasi-Fickian diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hydrogel combination exhibited the highest initial diffusion coefficient for potassium release?

    <p>PVA hydrogel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the chemical structure of CRF hydrogels and potassium release?

    <p>It directly influences the swelling ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the PVA hydrogel release potassium more rapidly than the other hydrogels?

    <p>It possesses the highest initial swelling ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which environment were the diffusion coefficients measured for potassium release?

    <p>Deionized water and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the hydrogels is true?

    <p>PVA hydrogel has the highest initial diffusion coefficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a release exponent value of n less than 0.5 indicate?

    <p>Quasi-Fickian diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property primarily differentiates the PVA hydrogel from PVA/CS-hydrogel and CS-hydrogel?

    <p>Initial swelling ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intrinsic viscosity of chitosan as determined in the study?

    <p>735.55 mL/g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which peak in the IR spectrum corresponds to the –CH3 symmetrical deformation mode in chitosan?

    <p>1408 cm-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increasing PVA content within CRF hydrogels affect water absorbency?

    <p>Increases water absorbency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the water absorbency of CS-hydrogels?

    <p>Is less hydrophilic than PVA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary functional group indicated by the peak at 1651 cm-1 in the IR spectrum of chitosan hydrogel?

    <p>Imine bond (C=N)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about the water absorbency of PVA hydrogel compared to CS-hydrogels?

    <p>PVA hydrogel has the highest absorbency among the three hydrogels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value reported for chitosan indicates its solubility in solvent A at 25 °C?

    <p>1.81 9 10-3 g/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor most significantly influences the swelling rates of hydrogels over time?

    <p>Chemical structure of the hydrogels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used as a pH controller in the preparation of the CRF PVA hydrogel?

    <p>Acetic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the preparation of the CRF CS hydrogel, how long did it take for the gel to form after the mixture was poured into a Petri dish?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight ratio of the components in the crosslink solution for preparing the CRF PVA hydrogel?

    <p>3:2:1:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature was used to dry the CRF PVA hydrogel in a vacuum oven?

    <p>40 °C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which analytical grade fertilizer was used in the preparation of the CRF CS hydrogel?

    <p>Ammonium nitrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the concentration of glutaraldehyde used in the preparation of the CRF CS hydrogel?

    <p>1.2% (w/v)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which polymer was used in combination with chitosan to prepare the CRF PVA/CS hydrogel?

    <p>Poly(vinyl alcohol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component's solution serves as a quencher in the preparation of the CRF PVA hydrogel?

    <p>Methanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the observed peak at 1094 cm-1 in the IR spectra indicate?

    <p>C–O stretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After 30 days, which water retention capacity is associated with soil containing PVA hydrogel?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic bond is represented by the 1651 cm-1 peak in the PVA/CS hydrogel film IR spectrum?

    <p>Imine bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates the formation of acetal bridges in the PVA hydrogel?

    <p>Peak at 1214 cm-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the water retention capacity of soil with CS-hydrogels compare to that of soil without CRF hydrogels after 30 days?

    <p>Lower water retention capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group represents the stretching vibrations related to alkyl groups observed in the IR spectra?

    <p>C–H stretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the effect of adding CRF hydrogels to soil?

    <p>They increase soil water retention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard deviation of the average water retention measurements for soil without CRF hydrogels?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CRF Hydrogel Properties

    • Controlled release fertilizer (CRF) hydrogels were prepared using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), chitosan (CS), and a blend of the two.
    • PVA hydrogel exhibited the highest equilibrium water absorbency (300%) compared to the PVA/CS (225%) and CS (70%) hydrogels.
    • The hydrogels' ability to absorb and retain water is of paramount importance in agricultural settings, as it helps mitigate water stress in plants. This feature allows for a more consistent moisture supply, which can lead to improved crop yield and efficiency during fluctuating weather conditions.
    • The presence of CRF hydrogels significantly increased water retention in soil.
    • After 30 days, soils containing PVA-, PVA/CS-, and CS-hydrogels retained 25%, 10%, and 4% of water, respectively, compared to soil without hydrogels, which lost most of its water.

    CRF Hydrogel Release Behavior

    • Research into the potassium release mechanism from Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF) hydrogels was conducted using two distinct environments: deionized water, which eliminates external ions, and natural soil, which reflects real-world agricultural conditions.
    • The IR spectra of PVA and PVA hydrogel showed a broad band around 3309 cm⁻¹, indicating stretching O–H bonds from intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
    • PVA hydrogel exhibited a vibration peak at 1214 cm⁻¹, indicating the formation of acetal bridges, which contribute to its water retention.
    • The PVA/CS hydrogel showed characteristic peaks of both chitosan and PVA hydrogel, confirming the integration of both polymers in the blend.
    • CRF hydrogels demonstrated a substantial enhancement in soil water retention efficiency, effectively maintaining moisture levels for longer durations when juxtaposed with conventional soil conditions devoid of hydrogels, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

    Agricultural Applications of CRF Hydrogels

    • CRF hydrogels offer significant advantages in agricultural applications due to their controlled release of fertilizers.
    • They increase fertilizer efficiency, reduce soil toxicity, minimize overdosage risks, and reduce application frequency.
    • CRF hydrogels improve soil aeration, reducing irrigation water consumption, lowering plant death rates, enhancing fertilizer retention, and promoting plant growth.
    • PVA and chitosan, the building blocks of the CRF hydrogels, are biodegradable, making them environmentally friendly for agricultural use.

    CRF Hydrogel Preparation

    • PVA solutions (10% w/v) were prepared by dissolving PVA powder in deionized water at 90 °C.
    • Chitosan solutions (1 % w/v) were prepared by dissolving chitosan flakes in 2% (w/v) acetic acid aqueous solution.
    • A fertilizer solution was prepared by dissolving ammonium nitrate, dihydrogen ammonium phosphate, and potassium nitrate in water.
    • CRF hydrogels were prepared in circular pad forms (~2 mm thick, ~120 mm diameter) using PVA, CS, or a blend of both through an interpenetrating polymer network technique.
    • PVA was blended with chitosan to enhance water absorbency and mechanical properties of the chitosan hydrogel.

    Introduction

    • Chitosan (CS) is a natural polysaccharide, produced by deacetylation of chitin
    • CS is biocompatible, biodegradable and nontoxic
    • CS is often used in the production of controlled release fertilizers

    Materials

    • Glutaraldehyde (GA) was used as a crosslinker for the hydrogels
    • Ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and dihydrogen ammonium phosphate were used as fertilizer components

    Water Absorbency

    • The CRF hydrogels showed equilibrium swelling ratio (SR) in the range 70–300%
    • PVA hydrogel shows the highest water absorbency (*300%) among the three hydrogels
    • PVA is more hydrophilic than CS, thus, the higher the PVA content within the CRF hydrogel structure, the higher the water absorbency

    Water Retention of Soil

    • CRF hydrogels increase the water retention of soil
    • After a period of 30 days, the soil enriched with PVA-, PVA/CS-, and CS-hydrogels demonstrated varying water retention capacities of 25%, 10%, and 4%, respectively. This indicates the effectiveness of PVA hydrogel in enhancing water retention in soil compared to the other hydrogels examined.

    Potassium Release Kinetics

    • In deionized water, all CRF hydrogels show small values of release exponent (n \ 0.5)
    • This indicates a quasi-Fickian diffusion mechanism
    • The diffusion coefficient is affected by the chemical structure of the CRF hydrogel
    • PVA hydrogel possesses the highest initial swelling ratio among the three hydrogels
    • Potassium is released fastest from PVA hydrogels

    Conclusion

    • The chemical structure of the CRF hydrogels affects the swelling ratio of the hydrogels, which is directly related to the release rate of potassium
    • All CRF hydrogels can be used for agricultural applications due to their high water retention capacity

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    This quiz explores the properties and release behavior of controlled release fertilizer (CRF) hydrogels, specifically those made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS). It discusses their water absorbency, water retention in soil, and potassium release characteristics. Perfect for students and professionals in agricultural science and materials engineering.

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