NANO SELULOSA SEBAGAI MATRIKS PUPUK LEPAS LAMBAT PADA TANAMAN HUTAN: TINJAUAN PUSTAKA
NANOCELLULOSE AS A SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER MATRIX IN FOREST PLANTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Keywords:
nanocellulose, slow-release fertilizer, nutrient matrix, forest plants, silviculture, biodegradabilityAbstract
Nanocellulose-based slow-release fertilizer (SRF) matrices represent a strategic alternative for sustainable forest plant nutrition management. Nanocellulose, encompassing cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), and bacterial cellulose (BC), holds significant potential as a nutrient carrier matrix due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, high surface area, and ability to form three-dimensional hydrogel networks. This literature review analyzes the mechanisms of nutrient (N, P, K) immobilization and controlled release from nanocellulose matrices, their effectiveness on forest plant growth (particularly Acacia mangium, Eucalyptus spp., Pinus merkusii, and Shorea spp.), and environmental implications compared to conventional fertilizers. The review indicates that nanocellulose matrices can extend nutrient release periods up to 60–120 days, reduce nutrient losses due to leaching by 40–70%, and enhance nutrient uptake efficiency by forest plant roots. Major challenges include production scalability, fabrication costs, and formulation optimization for tropical field conditions. This review concludes that nanocellulose is a promising SRF matrix candidate to support intensive silviculture and forest rehabilitation in Indonesia.
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