Title
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Nanoencapsulation of clofentezine with enhanced acaricidal activity against the two spotted mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)
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Type
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JournalPaper
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Keywords
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Clofentezine PEG/HPMC nanopesticide toxicity Tetranychus urticae
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Abstract
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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.
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Researchers
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Gholam Reza Mahdavinia (Third Researcher), Moosa Saber (Second Researcher), Zeinab Ahmadi (First Researcher)
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