A review on nanocomposites and their role in insecticide delivery

Abstract

The extensive application of conventional chemical pesticides may result into several public health concerns as well as enviornmental hazards. To ensure food safety, use of alternative ecofriendly pesticide formulations is need of the hour. Nanocomposites, a special class of nanomaterials, having improved stability and barrier properties may be a viable option to develop environmentally benign slow/ controlled release pesticide formulations. Presently, the use of nanocomposites in preparation of insecticidal formulations is in early stage of research and development. Application of different nanocomposite materials as vector for chemical insecticides have been summarized in this review with major emphasis on application arenas in crop protection, along with addressing limitations and prospects of this domain.

Emerging Nanoparticles in Food: Sources, Application, and Safety

“…The dosage forms of nano pesticides include nanocapsules, nanospheres, nano micelles, and nano gels. 146 Nano pesticide is the frontier of modern agriculture, which can enhance the establishment and development of modern agriculture. However, although the small nano pesticides can target harmful substances, thus reducing foliar pesticide shedding and improving pesticide utilization, they may be toxic to beneficial microbes, humans, and animals.…”

“…The common carrier nanometer material includes polymer, solid liposome, mesoporous silica, clay, carbon-based materials, and NPs. The dosage forms of nano pesticides include nanocapsules, nanospheres, nano micelles, and nano gels …”