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- Title
Fabrication and Evaluation of Lambda-Cyhalothrin Nanosuspension by One-Step Melt Emulsification Technique.
- Authors
Wang, Chunxin; Cui, Bo; Guo, Liang; Wang, Anqi; Zhao, Xiang; Wang, Yan; Sun, Changjiao; Zeng, Zhanghua; Zhi, Heng; Chen, Hongyan; Liu, Guoqiang; Cui, Haixin
- Abstract
Recent years have witnessed significant progress in nanotechnology and pesticide research in pest control and crop protection. There are more motivations to develop nanoformulations that are less harmful to environment than conventional formulations. The use of nanosuspension has been proposed as a novel formulation to process poorly soluble pesticides. In this study, the lambda-cyhalothrin nanosuspension (LCNS) was prepared in a melt emulsification method. The prepared nanosuspension had a mean particle size of 12.0 ± 0.1 nm and a polydispersity index of 0.279 ± 0.135. The smaller particle size and polydispersity confer better wettability, stability and bioavailability than conventional suspension concentrates. The excellent properties of the nanosuspension were attributed to the reduced particle size and the emulsification and dispersion of the surfactants. The LCNS eliminates the need for organic solvents and significantly reduces the amount of surfactant required. The simple production process of LCNS saves production and equipment costs. The results indicate that lambda-cyhalothrin nanosuspensions would have a broad application prospect in agricultural production systems.
- Subjects
PEST control; MANUFACTURING processes; PLANT protection; AGRICULTURAL productivity; AGRICULTURAL pests
- Publication
Nanomaterials (2079-4991), 2019, Vol 9, Issue 2, p145
- ISSN
2079-4991
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nano9020145