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Preparation and characterisation of acephate nano-encapsulated complex

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Acephate is the most widely used organophosphorous insecticide in Indian subcontinent. In order to prepare ecofriendly and hydrophilic formulation of acephate, nanotechnology-based research is necessary. Here, we report a novel method of preparation and subsequent characterisation of the acephate nano-encapsulation complex. Nanoparticles of the encapsulation complex were characterised by dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The TEM image reveals the size of particles in the range 90–120 nm. This method would be very useful for industries for making farmer-friendly pesticide formulations.

Source: Nanoscience Methods

DOI: 10.1080/17458080.2010.533443

Authors: Samrat Roy Choudhury, Saheli Pradhan, Arunava Goswami

Institution: Indian Statistical Institute

Language: English

Topic: Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India, Indian Council of Agricultural Research