Affiliation:
1. Queensland Micro‐ and Nanotechnology Centre Griffith University Nathan Campus Brisbane QLD 4111 Australia
2. School of Engineering and Built Environment Griffith University Nathan Campus Brisbane QLD 4111 Australia
3. Moganshan Institute Zhejiang University of Technology Kangqian District Deqing 313200 P. R. China
4. Sugar Research Australia Woodford QLD 4514 Australia
5. Institute for Intelligent and Integrated Systems Griffith University Nathan Campus Brisbane QLD 4111 Australia
6. Petroleum and Chemical Industry Key Laboratory of Organic Electrochemical Synthesis College of Chemical Engineering & Zhejiang Carbon Neutral Innovation Institute Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) Hangzhou 310014 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractCarbon nanomaterials (CNMs), comprising carbon dots, graphene‐related materials, and carbon nanotubes, have significant potential for enhancing agricultural productivity. Their compositional compatibility and exceptional properties intrigue a great deal of explorations in agricultural applications, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and regulators of plant growth. However, the evaluation of their agricultural applicability often lacks quantitative sustainability metrics, with insufficient scrutiny on the carbon footprint and scalability of the manufacturing. This review attempts to provide a quantitative ranking system for evaluating the manufacturing processes of the CNMs by applying the twelve principles of Green Chemistry, particularly in the context of agriculture applications. The review also offers a systematically organized account of CNMs' effects on plant systems, encompassing nutrient enhancement, photosynthesis, soil amelioration, disease resistance, and phytotoxicity, which can provide design rationales for the further development of CNMs.
Funder
Australian Research Council