Fertilisers provide nutrients to the soil and enrich its quality. But, increased application of chemical fertilisers to crops to meet the rising food demand has hampered the soil health by affecting its chemical composition as well as soil biodiversity. Moreover, when it rains, the fertilisers wash away from the soil and pollute surface water and groundwater. They also enter the human body through drinking water and the food we consume, having a detrimental effect on our health.
Researchers have built two-dimensional materials-based transistors and used them to design ultra-low power artificial neuron circuits for autonomous robots.
Mumbai/ Apr 22, 2024