Advances in controlled release pesticide formulations: Prospects to safer integrated pest management and sustainable agriculture

A Singh, N Dhiman, AK Kar, D Singh, MP Purohit… - Journal of hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
As the world is striving hard towards sustainable agricultural practices for a better tomorrow,
one of the primary focuses is on effective pest management for enhanced crop productivity …

Synthesis and technology of nanoemulsion-based pesticide formulation

IF Mustafa, MZ Hussein - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Declines in crop yield due to pests and diseases require the development of safe, green and
eco-friendly pesticide formulations. A major problem faced by the agricultural industry is the …

Chitosan-based composite films containing eugenol nanoemulsion, ZnO nanoparticles and Aloe vera gel for active food packaging

IB Basumatary, A Mukherjee, S Kumar - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biopolymer-based food packaging films are gaining increasing popularity, as consumers'
demands for sustainable alternatives and environmental concerns associated with synthetic …

Recent advances and remaining barriers to producing novel formulations of fungicides for safe and sustainable agriculture

AB Tleuova, E Wielogorska, VP Talluri… - Journal of Controlled …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Fungi have evolved for 1 billion years and due to their adaptability and
resilience can be found in multiple habitats around the globe. Among numerous species of …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan-based active coating for pineapple preservation: Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy and shelf-life extension

IB Basumatary, A Mukherjee, V Katiyar, J Dutta… - LWT, 2022 - Elsevier
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is the most economically significant member of the
Bromeliaceae family that are rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, and antioxidants, which …

Nanopesticides in comparison with agrochemicals: outlook and future prospects for sustainable agriculture

I Mubeen, MFB Mfarrej, Z Razaq, S Iqbal… - Plant Physiology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agrochemicals are products of advanced technologies that use inorganic pesticides and
fertilizers. Widespread use of these compounds has adverse environmental effects, leading …

Eco-efficient systems based on nanocarriers for the controlled release of fertilizers and pesticides: Toward smart agriculture

P Fincheira, N Hoffmann, G Tortella, A Ruiz, P Cornejo… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The excessive application of pesticides and fertilizers has generated losses in biological
diversity, environmental pollution, and harmful effects on human health. Under this context …

A sensitive electrochemical sensor based on functionalized graphene oxide/SnO2 for the determination of eugenol

G Fadillah, WP Wicaksono, I Fatimah, TA Saleh - Microchemical Journal, 2020 - Elsevier
A nanocomposite of functionalized graphene oxide decorated tin oxide (APTMS-GO@ SnO
2) nanoparticles was successfully synthesized using a refluxing route. The carbon paste …

Fabrication, characterization and practical efficacy of Myristica fragrans essential oil nanoemulsion delivery system against postharvest biodeterioration

S Das, VK Singh, AK Dwivedy, AK Chaudhari… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The present study deals with encapsulation of Myristica fragrans essential oil (MFEO) into
chitosan nano-matrix, their characterization and assessment of antimicrobial activity …

Alternative test methods for (nano) materials hazards assessment: Challenges and recommendations for regulatory preparedness

SIL Gomes, JJ Scott-Fordsmand, MJB Amorim - Nano Today, 2021 - Elsevier
The outstanding work performed by standardization organizations for guidelines to assess
hazards, eg, OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), is clearly …