Sustainable Nutrient Management Using Zeolite Based Controlled Release Fertilizers Pattaranun Thuaddaij, Sakesit Duangkham

Sustainable Nutrient Management Using Zeolite Based Controlled Release Fertilizers

Natural and synthetic zeolites are crystalline, hydrated aluminosilicate materials with a three-dimensional framework structure and high cation exchange capacity. This mini-review aims to highlight recent research on the application of zeolites in agriculture. The manuscript provides a brief overview of both natural and synthetic zeolites, with particular emphasis on zeolites synthesized from waste and locally available materials, including fly ash, rice husk ash, slag, perlite glass, sugarcane bagasse ash, porcelain waste, and clay minerals (e.g., kaolinite and illite). The characterization and agricultural potential of these zeolites are discussed. The results demonstrate that zeolites exhibit significant applicability in agriculture, particularly as controlled-release fertilizers and soil conditioners in innovative agricultural products.