Occupational safety assessment of biogenic urea nanofertilisers using in vitro pulmonary, and in vivo ocular models.

ABSTRACT: Nanomaterials (NMs) are now gaining popularity to be used in agriculture as fertilisers to reduce the dose of conventional fertilisers and enhance nutrient use efficiency. Urea has found its application as a conventional nitrogenous fertiliser since long, however, the nutrient use efficiency of the bulk form of urea is low due to issues related to ammonia volatilisation. This study proposes a biogenic synthesis route to develop urea nanoparticles that can be used as nano-fertiliser for better uptake and hence improved nutrient efficiency. Large scale production and widespread application of these nano-fertilisers to the agricultural fields will enhance the direct exposure to workers and farmers. Therefore, the occupational safety evaluation becomes critical. In this study, we report a new

SUBMITTER: Priyam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10660040 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature