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Title Nanoencapsulation of clofentezine with enhanced acaricidal activity against the two spotted mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)
Type JournalPaper
Keywords Clofentezine PEG/HPMC nanopesticide toxicity Tetranychus urticae
Abstract Nanoencapsulation of an acaricide, clofentezine, was investigated through a simple and green route using polyethylene glycol (PEG). In comparison to conventional formulations of clofentezine, clofentezine nanocapsules (Clo@NPs) showed improved persistence and solubility. TEM showed spherical nanoparticles that were 230 ± 20 nm. The LC50 values for clofentezine and Clo@NPs against adults were 297.65 and 88.44 µg a.i./mL, respectively. Controlled release experiments showed that Clo@NPs releases the active ingredient over a prolonged period. The results showed that the acaricidal efficacy of nanoformulated clofentzine was improved. The nanoparticle formulation will be more economical and environment friendly to apply compared to traditional formulations.
Researchers Gholam Reza Mahdavinia (Third Researcher), Moosa Saber (Second Researcher), Zeinab Ahmadi (First Researcher)