Available technologies
Pesticide formulation technology
Team
Physical Science
Industry
Utilities, Materials
Sector
Formulation Technologies
The pesticide formulation technology comprises silica carrier particles that encapsulate active ingredients (AI) to provide UV protection, increased rainfastness and easier formulation of hydrophobic AI.
Key features
- Small molecule or biologic actives are loaded into silica microcapsules
- Loaded molecules are protected from UV degradation by the capsule
- ‘Hairy’ microcapsule surface enhances leaf adhesion to minimise wash-off, increase utilisation of actives with potential for label dose reduction
- Hydrophobic molecules are easily loaded.
