Enhancing Agricultural Productivity Through Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Priming: Opportunities, Challenges, and Surface Modification Strategies

Authors

  • Nurfarwizah Adzuan Hafiz EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Raja Nur Ezzatul Husna Raja Abdul Malek EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Mohamed Syazwan Osman EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Sufian So’aib EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Hafawati Rosdi EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Noor Fitrah Abu Bakar School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nur Sakinah Burhan EMZI Holding Sdn Bhd, 1st Floor, SP Plaza Tower, Jalan Ibrahim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Syafiq Abdul Wahab EMZI Holding Sdn Bhd, 1st Floor, SP Plaza Tower, Jalan Ibrahim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Alia Khalidah Ismail EMZI Holding Sdn Bhd, 1st Floor, SP Plaza Tower, Jalan Ibrahim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Grzegorz Lisak School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
  • Lili Liang Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141, Singapore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.22.1.5667

Keywords:

Iron oxide nanoparticles, seed priming, agglomeration, surface modification

Abstract

The global food crisis is exacerbated by various challenges, including agricultural restrictions and environmental stresses, necessitating innovative approaches to enhance crop development and productivity. One promising technique is seed priming with iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNPs), which has shown significant potential in improving seed germination, crop growth, and stress resistance. This mini-review explores the synthesis, application, and physiological impacts of FeNPs in agriculture, emphasizing their role in addressing iron deficiency in plants and promoting robust plant development under challenging environmental conditions. Despite their benefits, the practical use of FeNPs faces critical challenges, notably nanoparticle agglomeration in biological media, which can diminish their effectiveness and lead to phytotoxicity. This review highlights advanced surface modification strategies, including the use of biocompatible polymers like chitosan and silica encapsulation, to enhance the colloidal stability, reduce agglomeration, and ensure the safe delivery of FeNPs. It discusses the mechanisms by which these modifications improve nanoparticle dispersion and interaction with plant systems, thereby optimizing their agronomic benefits. The review concludes with insights into the future directions of nanoparticle use in seed priming, particularly focusing on the implications of nanoparticle physicochemical properties on their agronomic efficacy and environmental safety.

Author Biographies

Nurfarwizah Adzuan Hafiz, EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

2023260072@student.uitm.edu.my

Raja Nur Ezzatul Husna Raja Abdul Malek, EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

2023353603@student.uitm.edu.my

Mohamed Syazwan Osman, EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

syazwan.osman@uitm.edu.my

Mohamad Sufian So’aib, EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

sufian5129@uitm.edu.my

Hafawati Rosdi, EMZI-UiTM Nanoparticles Colloids & Interface Industrial Research Laboratory (NANO-CORE), Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

hafawatirosdi@gmail.com

Noor Fitrah Abu Bakar, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

fitrah@uitm.edu.my

Nur Sakinah Burhan, EMZI Holding Sdn Bhd, 1st Floor, SP Plaza Tower, Jalan Ibrahim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia

nursakinah5138@gmail.com

Mohamad Syafiq Abdul Wahab, EMZI Holding Sdn Bhd, 1st Floor, SP Plaza Tower, Jalan Ibrahim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia

syafiqmohamad82@gmail.com

Alia Khalidah Ismail, EMZI Holding Sdn Bhd, 1st Floor, SP Plaza Tower, Jalan Ibrahim, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia

aliananocore@gmail.com

Grzegorz Lisak, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore

g.lisak@ntu.edu.sg

Lili Liang, Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141, Singapore

lili.liang@ntu.edu.sg

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Published

2024-08-27

How to Cite

Hafiz, Nurfarwizah Adzuan, Raja Nur Ezzatul Husna Raja Abdul Malek, Mohamed Syazwan Osman, Mohamad Sufian So’aib, Hafawati Rosdi, Noor Fitrah Abu Bakar, Nur Sakinah Burhan, Mohamad Syafiq Abdul Wahab, Alia Khalidah Ismail, Grzegorz Lisak, and Lili Liang. 2024. “Enhancing Agricultural Productivity Through Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Priming: Opportunities, Challenges, and Surface Modification Strategies”. Journal of Advanced Research in Micro and Nano Engineering 22 (1):56-67. https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.22.1.5667.
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