A study featured in the Journal of Controlled Release details the development of hollow, rough-surfaced silica nanoparticles designed by Chinese researchers. The team mimicked the structure of pili—hair-like appendages found on gut bacteria that act as hooks—to create these particles. The nanoparticles are loaded with imidacloprid, a widely used insecticide, to improve its overall efficiency.
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Chinese researchers develop nanoparticles to boost pesticide efficacy
Researchers in China have engineered silica nanoparticles to enhance the effectiveness of the insecticide imidacloprid.
Source: The Business Standard