Photoluminescent Polymer Nanocomposites: Innovative Materials for Enhanced Light Management and Crop Yield Optimization

Abstract:

Light is essential for plant growth and plays a crucial role in photosynthesis. However, sunlight often falls short of ensuring photosynthesis efficiency due to its wavelength composition, changing weather conditions, and the unique characteristics of plants, which create challenges for agricultural productivity. To address this, many innovative farming practices have been developed, including controlled environment agriculture, which creates microclimates that optimize conditions for plants. To improve light efficiency in these microclimates, researchers have turned to luminescent and light-conversion materials. These materials are incorporated into polymers to convert underutilized wavelengths, such as UV and blue light, into photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Luminescent materials like fluorescent pigments, quantum dots, and rare-earth-doped compounds, when incorporated into polymers, produce films that enhance light absorption and improve spectral energy distribution. They have shown great potential to increase crop yield, biomass, and the quality of fruits and vegetables. Despite their potential, challenges remain on the path to widespread adoption. Environmental impact, scalability, and economic feasibility are significant concerns. This review explores the integration and functionality of photoluminescent polymer nanocomposites as light-converting materials. It also examines current limitations while offering future perspectives on how these materials can be used for sustainable light solutions to improve agricultural productivity.

• Periodical: Engineering Chemistry (Volume 9)
• Pages: 61-83
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-7adOG1
• Online since: March 2025
• Authors: Ayodunmomi Esther Olowofoyeku*, Ademola Kabiru Aremu, Abel Olajide Olorunnisola, Ayobamiji Emmanuel Olowofoyeku, Ezekeil Oluwatobi Faluyi, Daniel Gbenga Adekanmi
• Keywords: Composites, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Luminescent Materials, Photoluminescent Polymers

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