Nanobiopesticides: Composition and preparation methods

Biopesticides have attracted much interest in the research community and have been recommended as potentially good alternatives to synthetic pesticides. While there are issues concerning product performance, their development, especially in the area of nanotechnology, is a burgeoning area where biopesticide formulations have been better designed. For this reason, they have garnered much attention over the past decade. The development of various multifunctional organic and inorganic nanocarriers with hierarchical structures has made possible a more efficient delivery of diversified biopesticides. As well, biogenic sources and the green synthetic route of these nanoparticulates further ensure their ecofriendly applications, particularly when the nanobiopesticides are prepared through adsorption, attachment, entrapment, and encapsulation techniques. To some extent, nanoparticles themselves can nullify agricultural pests. A…