A team of researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed an innovative green pesticide formulation that could make pest control safer and ...

The success of this new formulation lies in its unique structure. The carbon dots (LysCDs) combined with calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) increase the pesticide's capacity to hold more ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— Popular herbicide products widely available at hardware and garden stores contain undisclosed “inert” ingredients that can kill bumblebees, according to a new study published in the ...

These nanopesticides utilize inorganic or organic nanoparticles, such as silica, titanium dioxide, or polymeric nanoparticles, as carriers for the active ingredient. The nanoparticles can be ...

From the key active ingredients to the final pesticide product, particle size is known to play a critical role in the residual period, the biological activity, and the stability properties of ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Chemical pesticide use is a cornerstone of industrial agriculture, yet most formulations suffer from poor delivery efficiency and unintended ecological consequences. Less than 1% ...

Schematic illustration of fabrication and mechanism of colloidal pesticide formulation. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...