Biodegradation and viability of chitosan-based microencapsulated fertilizers

Enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEF) are an important subject for sustainable materials. It is fundamental for the released nutrient and biodegradation in the soil to have synergy to ensure material harmlessness. Chitosan, montmorillonite, and KNO3 were considered to develop the EEF because of the high biodegradation potential of the final product.