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Wang J, Shi Z, Yuan G, Zhang N, Xiao Y, Jin Z, Li M, Wu W, Yuan Y, Ren T, Zhang B. A flexible modulated pesticide release platform through poly(urethane-urea) microcapsules: effect of different crosslinkers compositions. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:3707-3716. [PMID: 38460117 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Polymeric microcapsules (MCs) have become an important issue and have attracted increasing attention because of their tunable physical and chemical properties. Diverse shell structures can confer multiple properties on MCs. RESULTS Different polyols (1,4-butanediol and glycerin) and polyamines (triethylenetetramine and isophorondiamine) were selected as crosslinkers to obtain emamectin benzoate (EB)-loaded poly(urethane-urea) MCs (PU-MCs) by interfacial polymerization. The four obtained PU-MCs showed sphericity with different degrees of smoothness on their surfaces, and displayed a uniform size distribution ranging from 500 to 700 nm. Moreover, transmission electron microscopy showed that the shell thickness was roughly uniform, and was greatly influenced by the type and structure of the crosslinker. GI-MCs, prepared using glycerin and isophorondiamine, had the largest shell thickness. GT-MCs, obtained using glycerin and triethylenetetramine, had the highest encapsulation efficiency and drug-loading content, and BT-MCs, obtained using mixtures of 1,4-butanediol and triethylenetetramine, had the fastest release behavior. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that the greater the degree of shell crosslinking, the higher decomposition temperature and the greater the thermal stability. A BT-MC suspension had the lowest viscosity and contact angle with the best wettability. Bioassay experiments showed that BT-MCs exhibited good insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella larvae with a half-maximal lethal concentration of 4.19 mg/L. Furthermore, a BT-MC suspension showed good thermal and light stability, with potential applications in minimizing the toxicity of EB through sustained release. CONCLUSION Various properties of EB-loaded PU-MCs were modulated through simple selection of different polyols and polyamines during fabrication, which might have an important role in constructing the pesticide delivery system and improving pesticide utilization. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jian Wang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Eco-Environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, P. R. China
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- Eco-Environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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You C, Lin H, Ning L, Ma N, Wei W, Ji X, Wei S, Xu P, Zhang D, Wang F. Advances in the Design of Functional Cellulose Based Nanopesticide Delivery Systems. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:11295-11307. [PMID: 38717296 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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The advancement of science and technology, coupled with the growing environmental consciousness among individuals, has led to a shift in pesticide development from traditional methods characterized by inefficiency and misuse toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach. Cellulose, as the most abundant natural renewable resource, has opened up a new avenue in the field of biobased drug carriers by developing cellulose-based drug delivery systems. These systems offer unique advantages in terms of deposition rate enhancement, modification facilitation, and environmental impact reduction when designing nanopesticides. Consequently, their application in the field of nanoscale pesticides has gained widespread recognition. The present study provides a comprehensive review of cellulose modification methods, carrier types for cellulose-based nanopesticides delivery systems (CPDS), and various stimulus-response factors influencing pesticide release. Additionally, the main challenges in the design and application of CPDS are summarized, highlighting the immense potential of cellulose-based materials in the field of nanopesticides.
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- Chaoqun You
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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Zuo J, Lan R, Lv N, Lin Y, Hao L, Zhou X, Zhou H. A Promising Plant-Based Eugenol-Loaded Nano Delivery System (EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS) for Enhanced Antibacterial and Insect Repellent Behavior. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:1643-1655. [PMID: 38366996 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Pathogens and pests pose significant threats to global crop productivity and plant immunity, necessitating urgent measures from researchers to prevent pathogen contamination and pest damage to crops. A natural plant-based antibacterial agent, eugenol (EUG), has demonstrated excellent antimicrobial and insect repellent capabilities, but the characteristics of volatilization and poor dissolution limit the practical application. The nanoization of pesticide formulations holds promise in the development of highly effective pesticides for antibacterial and insecticidal purposes. Herein, a eugenol-loaded nano delivery system (EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS) was synthesized using glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) as a functional monomer to connect carrier core structure carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) with shell structure chitosan (CS), and EUG was encapsulated within the carrier. EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS demonstrated excellent leaf affinity, with minimum contact angles (CAs) of 37.83 and 70.52° on hydrophilic and hydrophobic vegetable leaf surfaces, respectively. Moreover, the maximum liquid holding capacity (LHC) of EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS on both hydrophilic and hydrophobic vegetable leaf surfaces demonstrates a noteworthy 55.24% enhancement compared to the LHC of pure EUG. The in vitro release curve of EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS exhibited an initial burst followed by stable sustained release. It is with satisfaction that the nano delivery system demonstrated exceptional antibacterial properties against S. aureus and satisfactory insecticidal efficacy against Spodoptera litura. The development of this eugenol-loaded nano delivery system holds significant potential for enhanced antibacterial and insect repellents in agriculture, paving the way for the application of volatile bioactive substances.
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- Jihao Zuo
- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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Li X, Zhou Z, Huang Y, Tang G, Liu Y, Chen X, Yan G, Wang H, Zhang X, Wang J, Cao Y. A high adhesion co-assembly based on myclobutanil and tannic acid for sustainable plant disease management. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:3796-3807. [PMID: 37209275 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pesticides are irreplaceable inputs for protecting crops from pests and improving crop yield and quality. Self-assembly nanotechnology is a promising strategy by which to develop novel nano-formulations for pesticides. Nano-formulations improve the effective utilization of pesticides and reduce risks to the environment because of their eco-friendly preparation, high drug loading, and desirable physicochemical properties. Here, to enhance the utilization efficiency of myclobutanil (MYC) and develop a novel nano-formulation, carrier-free co-assembled nanoparticles (MT NPs) based on MYC and tannic acid (TA) were prepared by noncovalent molecular interactions using a green preparation process without any additives. RESULTS The results showed that the prepared spherical nanoparticles had good stability in neutral and acidic aqueous solutions, low surface tension (40.53 mN m-1 ), high rainfastness, and good maximum retention values on plant leaves. Release of active ingredients from MT NPs could be regulated by altering the molar ratio of subassemblies in the co-assembly and the pH of the environment. Antifungal experiments demonstrated that MT NPs had better activities against Alternaria alternata and Fusarium graminearum [half-maximal effective concentration (EC50 ) = 6.40 and 77.08 mg/L] compared with free MYC (EC50 = 11.46 and 124.82 mg/L), TA (EC50 = 251.19 and 503.81 mg/L), and an MYC + TA mixture (EC50 = 9.62 and 136.21 mg/L). These results suggested that MYC and TA incorporated in the co-assembled nanoparticles had a synergistic antifungal activity. The results of a genotoxicity assessment indicated that MT NPs could reduce the genotoxicity of MYC to plant cells. CONCLUSION Co-assembled MT NPs with synergistic antifungal activity have outstanding potential for the management of plant diseases. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xuan Li
- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, China
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Zhong X, Su G, Zeng Q, Li G, Xu H, Wu H, Zhou H, Zhou X. Preparation of Salicylic Acid-Functionalized Nanopesticides and Their Applications in Enhancing Salt Stress Resistance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:43282-43293. [PMID: 37672316 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Soil salinization is one of the global ecological and environmental problems that are tremendously threatening to the sustainable development of agriculture and food supply. In this work, a facile strategy was proposed to enhance the salt stress resistance of plants by preparing salicylic acid (SA)-functionalized mesoporous silica nanocarriers loaded with emamectin benzoate (EB). The obtained nanopesticides demonstrated a particle size of less than 300 nm. As an endogenous plant hormone, the grafting of SA in this nanopesticide system improved the uptake and translocation of pesticides in cucumber plants by 145.06%, and the applications of such nanopesticides enhanced the salt stress resistance of plants. This phenomenon was accounted for by the SA-functionalized nanopesticides increasing the superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activities (640 and 175%, respectively) and reducing the malondialdehyde content (54.10%), correspondingly alleviating the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and cell damage in plants. The above results were also confirmed by Evans blue staining and NBT staining experiments on cucumber leaves. In addition, these nanopesticides exhibited high insecticidal toxicity, and they also demonstrated biosafety toward nontarget organisms due to their sustained release property. Therefore, this work developed a biosafe SA-functionalized nanopesticide system, and these newly developed nanopesticides have potential in the agricultural field for enhancing salt stress resistance of plants.
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- Ximing Zhong
- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, PR China
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- Shenzhen Noposion Agrochemicals Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518102, Guangdong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, Guangdong, PR China
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Lv S, Hong T, Wan M, Peng L, Zhao Y, Sun L, Zou X. Multifunctional Mesoporous Silica Nanosheets for Smart Pesticide Delivery and Enhancing Pesticide Deposition. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:12807-12816. [PMID: 37625097 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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A multifunctional nanopesticide delivery system is considered to be a novel and efficient tool for controlling pests in modern agriculture. In this study, a mesoporous silica nanosheet (H-MSN) carrier for intelligent delivery of pesticides was prepared by the sol-gel method. The prepared H-MSN carrier had obvious hexagonal flat structure, with a specific surface area of 759.9 m2/g, a transverse diameter of about 340 nm, a thickness of about 80 nm, and regular channels being perpendicular to the plane. Polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) and sulfhydryl-modified polyethylenimide (PEI-SH) were used to block the insecticide after loading the insecticide imidacloprid (IMI). The introduction of hydrophilic PEI-SH/PEGDA greatly improved the leaf wettability and adhesion ability of H-MSN. The retention amount of IMI@H-MSN@PEI-SH/PEGDA on cucumber and cabbage leaves was up to 46.0 mg/cm2 and 19.0 mg/cm2, respectively. IMI@H-MSN@PEI-SH/PEGDA showed pH- and GSH-responsive release. Compared with pure IMI, IMI entrapped in MSN carriers has favorable biocompatibility and antiphotolytic properties.
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- Shuoshuo Lv
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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Wan M, Lv S, Hong T, Zhao Y, Peng L, Sun L. Carboxymethyl β-cyclodextrin grafted hollow copper sulfide@mesoporous silica carriers for stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 228:113425. [PMID: 37384965 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Stimuli-responsive controlled release systems have received extensive attention to improve the pesticide bioavailability and minimize environmental pollution. Herein, a multiple stimuli-responsive IMI@HCuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD delivery system was constructed using modified carboxymethyl β-cyclodextrin (CβCD-ss-COOH) as sealing materials, hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles with amino-functionalized mesoporous silica shell (HCuS@mSiO2-NH2) as carriers and imidacloprid (IMI) as the model drug. The cavity structure of HCuS@mSiO2-NH2 would provide a large space for pesticide loading. The results revealed that HCuS@mSiO2-ss-CβCD was approximately 230 nm in size and the loading efficiency for IMI was 25.7%, and exhibited better biosafety on bacteria and seed. HCuS carriers were also served as photothermal agent and possessed high photothermal conversion effect (η = 38.4%). IMI@HCuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD displayed excellent foliage adhesion and multiple stimuli-responsive release properties to pH, α-amylase, GSH, and NIR. The photostability of IMI embedded in CuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD was approximately 10 times that of IMI solution. This work provides an efficient nanoplatform for realizing pesticide delivery.
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- Menghui Wan
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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Pan SH, Yu M, Sun Z, Zhao R, Wang YM, Sun XL, Guo XY, Xu Y, Wu XM. Preparation of enzyme-responsive composite nanocapsules with sodium carboxymethyl cellulose to improve the control effect of root-knot nematode disease. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124561. [PMID: 37094645 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Developing an efficient drug delivery system to mitigate the harm caused by root-knot nematodes is crucial. In this study, enzyme-responsive release abamectin nanocapsules (AVB1a NCs) were prepared using 4, 4-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as response release factors. The results showed that the average size (D50) of the AVB1a NCs was 352 nm, and the encapsulation efficiency was 92 %. The median lethal concentration (LC50) of AVB1a NCs for Meloidogyne incognita activity was 0.82 mg L-1. Moreover, AVB1a NCs improved the permeability of AVB1a to root-knot nematodes and plant roots and the horizontal and vertical soil mobility. Furthermore, AVB1a NCs greatly reduced the adsorption of AVB1a by the soil compared to AVB1a emulsifiable concentrate (EC), and the effect of the AVB1a NCs on controlling root-knot nematode disease was increased by 36 %. Compared to the AVB1a EC, the pesticide delivery system significantly reduced the acute toxicity to the soil biological earthworms by approximately 16 times that of the AVB1a and had a lower overall impact on the soil microbial communities. This enzyme-responsive pesticide delivery system had a simple preparation method, excellent performance, and high level of safety, and thus has great application potential for plant diseases and insect pests control.
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- Shou-He Pan
- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Ding Y, Xiao Z, Chen F, Yue L, Wang C, Fan N, Ji H, Wang Z. A mesoporous silica nanocarrier pesticide delivery system for loading acetamiprid: Effectively manage aphids and reduce plant pesticide residue. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 863:160900. [PMID: 36526192 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A multifunctional nanomaterials-based agrochemical delivery system could supply a powerful tool for the efficient use of pesticides. Redox-responsive carriers as novel delivery systems of pesticide application in agriculture could promote the pest control and reduce plant pesticide residues due to the controllable release of agrochemicals. Herein, neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid (Ace) was encapsulated with decanethiol in a mesoporous silica nanocarrier pesticide delivery system for a nanopesticide Ace@MSN-SS-C10. The Ace@MSN-SS-C10 had redox-responsive sustained release behavior triggered by glutathione (GSH). Moreover, the Ace@MSN-SS-C10 possessed excellent wettability, adhesion performance, stability, and biosafety. Greenhouse experiments showed that foliar spraying 1.5 mg Ace@MSN-SS-C10 per plant reduced the populations of adult and juvenile aphids (Aphis craccivora Koch) on Vicia faba L. after 5 days of aphid infestation by 98.7 % and 99.3 %, respectively. Notably, the leaf final Ace residue (0.32 ± 0.004 mg/kg) of Ace@MSN-SS-C10 application at the dose of 1.5 mg/plant after 5 days of aphid infestation was lower than the international Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) maximum residue limits (0.4 mg·kg-1) or much lower (24.87-folds decrease) than those treated with conventional Ace (40 % acetamiprid water dispersible granule). Altogether, this GSH-dependent redox-responsive delivery system for loading acetamiprid can develop as an efficient and environmentally-friendly nanopesticide to control aphids in sustainable agriculture.
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- Ying Ding
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Shi W, Li S, Wang X, Li S, Zhang X. Characterization and properties of hexaconazole-loaded nanoparticles prepared by anti-solvent method. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Hou R, Zhou J, Song Z, Zhang N, Huang S, Kaziem AE, Zhao C, Zhang Z. pH-responsive λ-cyhalothrin nanopesticides for effective pest control and reduced toxicity to Harmonia axyridis. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 302:120373. [PMID: 36604051 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In this study, pH-responsive LC@O-CMCS/PU nanoparticles were prepared by encapsulating λ-cyhalothrin (LC) with O-carboxymethyl chitosan (O-CMCS) to form LC/O-CMCS and then covering it with polyurethane (PU). Characterization and performance test results demonstrate that LC@O-CMCS/PU had good alkaline release properties and pesticide loading performance. Compared to commercial formulations containing large amounts of emulsifiers (e.g., emulsifiable concentrate, EC), LC@O-CMCS/PU showed better leaf-surface adhesion. On the dried pesticide-applied surfaces, the acute contact toxicity of LC@O-CMCS/PU to Harmonia axyridis (H. axyridis) was nearly 20 times lower than that of LC EC. Due to the slow-releasing property of LC@O-CMCS/PU, only 16.38 % of LC was released at 48 h in dew and effectively reduced the toxicity of dew. On the pesticide-applied leaves with dew, exposure to the LC (EC) caused 86.66 % mortality of H. axyridis larvae significantly higher than the LC@O-CMCS/PU, which was only 16.66 % lethality. Additionally, quantitative analysis demonstrated 11.33 mg/kg of λ-cyhalothrin in the dew on LC@O-CMCS/PU lower than LC (EC) with 4.54 mg/kg. In summary, LC@O-CMCS/PU effectively improves the safety of λ-cyhalothrin to H. axyridis and has great potential to be used in pest control combining natural enemies and chemical pesticides.
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Key Words
- H. axyridis
- Low toxicity
- PubChem CID: 14030006, castor oil
- PubChem CID: 14798, sodium hydroxide
- PubChem CID: 16682738, dibutyltin dilaurate
- PubChem CID: 169132, isophorone diisocyanate
- PubChem CID: 300, chloroacetic acid
- PubChem CID: 3776, isopropyl alcohol
- PubChem CID: 442424, genipin
- PubChem CID: 443046, λ-cyhalothrin
- PubChem CID: 6569, methyl ethyl ketone
- PubChem CID: 7767, N-methyl diethanolamine
- pH-controlled release
- λ-Cyhalothrin
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- Ruiquan Hou
- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Department of Environmental Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Wan M, Zhao Y, Li H, Zou X, Sun L. pH and NIR responsive polydopamine-doped dendritic silica carriers for pesticide delivery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 632:19-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Salicylaldehyde and D-(+)-galactose functionalized chitosan oligosaccharide nanoparticles as carriers for sustained release of pesticide with enhanced UV stability. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zou R, Li B, Duan W, Lin G, Cui Y. Synthesis of 3-carene-derived nanocellulose/1,3,4-thiadiazole-amide complexes with antifungal activity for plant protection. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2022; 78:3277-3286. [PMID: 35484724 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nanopesticides have been proved to be a powerful and promising tool to solve the issues in agriculture. The purpose of the present study was to develop ecofriendly nanopesticide systems by the strategy of comprehensive utilization of two natural biomass resources (bagasse and turpentine oil) because of their incomparable advantages. RESULTS In this research, a series of nanocellulose carriers ETOCN-1-ETOCN-4 (ETOCN, esterified TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers) with different degrees of substitution were prepared and characterized by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Then, 21 1,3,4-thiadiazole-amide compounds 8a-8u containing gem-dimethylcyclopropane ring were designed, synthesized and characterized. A preliminary bioassay indicated that compound 8i (R = p-Br Ph) exhibited broad-spectrum antifungal activity against the tested fungi. Furthermore, drug-loading complexes 8i/ETOCN-1-8i/ETOCN-4 were fabricated by integration of nanocellulose-based carriers ETOCN-1-ETOCN-4 with bioactive compound 8i, and the drug-loading capacities, microstructures and sustained-releasing performance of these complexes were also investigated. According to the observation of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of complex 8i/ETOCN-2, the small-molecule drug and the carrier formed a well-distributed and compact complex, which led to the excellent drug-loading capacity and sustained-releasing performance in the ethanol/water (1:1, v/v) system. CONCLUSIONS Complexes 8i/ETOCN-1-8i/ETOCN-4 deserved further study as the promising candidates for the development of nanopesticides. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Renxuan Zou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, P. R. China
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Xiao S, Shoaib A, Xu J, Lin D. Mesoporous silica size, charge, and hydrophobicity affect the loading and releasing performance of lambda-cyhalothrin. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 831:154914. [PMID: 35364147 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanopesticides are attracting increasing attention as a promising technology in agriculture to improve insecticidal efficacy, decrease pesticides uses, and reduce potential environmental impacts. We synthesized mesoporous silica nanoparticles, i.e., Mobil Composition of Matter No.48 (MCM-48), with different sizes (63-130 nm), charges (-22 to 12 mV), and hydrophobicity (water contact angle 29-103°) to assess their loading amount and release of a typical poorly soluble halogenated pyrethroid (i.e., lambda-cyhalothrin particles, LCNS). The smallest MCM-48 displayed relatively higher loading amount of LCNS (~16%) compared to the larger MCM-48 nanoparticles, likely because of its higher pore volume (1.46 cm3 g-1) and pore size (3.56 nm). LCNS loading amount was further improved to ~26% and ~36% after -NH2 (positively charged) and -CH3 (hydrophobic) functionalization, respectively, probably due to hydrogen bonding, electrostatic, and hydrophobic interactions with LCNS. Loading LCNS in MCM-48 nanoparticles also significantly improved its dispersion in water and ultraviolet (UV) light stability, with a 3-7 times longer half-life than that of free LCNS. Although the -NH2 and -CH3 modifications of MCM-48 slightly decreased the UV stability of LCNS, they significantly decreased the release efficiency of LCNS, possibly because of their stronger interactions with LCNS. In addition, the insecticidal effects of LCNS-loaded MCM-48 were more efficient and longer than those of free LCNS. The findings clarify the relationships between physicochemical properties and performance of mesoporous silica nanoparticles, and will inform the rational design of materials for controlled release of pesticides and sustainable control of pests.
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- Shuting Xiao
- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Lima PHCD, Antunes DR, Forini MMDL, Pontes MDS, Mattos BD, Grillo R. Recent Advances on Lignocellulosic-Based Nanopesticides for Agricultural Applications. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2021.809329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Controlled release systems of agrochemicals have been developed in recent years. However, the design of intelligent nanocarriers that can be manufactured with renewable and low-cost materials is still a challenge for agricultural applications. Lignocellulosic building blocks (cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose) are ideal candidates to manufacture ecofriendly nanocarriers given their low-cost, abundancy and sustainability. Complexity and heterogeneity of biopolymers have posed challenges in the development of nanocarriers; however, the current engineering toolbox for biopolymer modification has increased remarkably, which enables better control over their properties and tuned interactions with cargoes and plant tissues. In this mini-review, we explore recent advances on lignocellulosic-based nanocarriers for the controlled release of agrochemicals. We also offer a critical discussion regarding the future challenges of potential bio-based nanocarrier for sustainable agricultural development.
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