Environmentally responsive biocomposite fertilisers (Old ID 23167)

QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Nutrient pollution, caused by fertiliser inefficiencies, is a pervasive and ongoing problem that contributes prominently to the decline of the Great Barrier Reef and increased input costs for Queensland farmers. This project aims to deliver innovative fertilisers for Queensland’s expanding agro-nanotechnology sector with a commercial product for local manufacturers to service our bioeconomy. The project capitalises on strong industry partnership and expertise in advanced material design and manufacture, IP in material engineering and crop science. Environmentally responsive fertilisers are novel and cost-effective formulations, based on urea, tailored starches and functional additives, and a step towards high-yielding, high-efficiency agriculture.

Date

17 Aug 2017 - 17 Aug 2020

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Nitrogen pollution;Great Barrier Reef;Polymer;Sugar cane;Fertilizer;Bioefficiency

Funding Body

QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Amount

100000

Project Team

N/A