Pesticide Encapsulation at the Nanoscale Drives Changes to the Hydrophobic Partitioning and Toxicity of an Active Ingredient
Given the costs associated with designing novel active ingredients, new formulations focus on the use of other ingredients to modify existing formulations. Nanosized encapsulated pesticides offer a variety of enhanced features including controlled release and improved efficacy. Despite the presence...
Main Authors: | Matthew Slattery, Bryan Harper, Stacey Harper |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | Nanomaterials |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/9/1/81 |
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