Environmentally responsive biocomposite fertilisers (Old ID 23167)
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