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PhD: Next-generation fertilisers for nutrient stewardship in cotton production

About half of the world’s used soda-lime glass (container glass) is unfit for recycling, but a newly developed process can extract sodium silicate from it. Sodium silicate is a feedstock widely used in making detergents, paper and shoes. New evidence also suggests its use as a fertiliser for plant growth, especially where phosphorous is limited. However, the cost of plant-available silicate generally outweighs the benefit in broadacre cropping. This PhD project focuses on improving glass processing and finding ways to create a cheaper soluble silica fertiliser.

Project date

15 Jan 2017-15 Jan 2020
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Principal investigator

Rhys Pirie

Project funded by

Cotton

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) delivers outcomes in cotton research, development and extension (RD&E) for the Australian …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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Focus areas

Industries

Sustainabilities

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