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Driving Pesticide Application Efficiency through Nanoscale Interfacial Control.
Ziyi Bai1,2, Ning Li3, Yaxun Fan4,5
1CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
ACS Nano
|July 15, 2025
Summary
Inefficient pesticide spraying wastes resources and pollutes the environment. Improving droplet retention through understanding leaf interactions and using advanced formulations like nanopesticides can enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Pesticide spraying is vital for crop yield but suffers from significant droplet loss.
- This inefficiency leads to environmental pollution and economic waste, necessitating improved application methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review critical factors influencing pesticide droplet retention on plant surfaces.
- To explore the role of spraying additives and nanopesticides in enhancing efficacy.
- To provide a perspective on developing sustainable pesticide application systems.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on factors affecting droplet retention.
- Analysis of leaf surface characteristics and droplet dynamics.
- Examination of solid-liquid interfacial interactions at the micro-nano scale.
- Summary of spraying additives and nanopesticide mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Droplet retention is governed by leaf surface properties and droplet dynamics.
- Micro-nano scale interfacial interactions are key to understanding retention.
- Spraying additives and nanopesticides can improve active ingredient delivery and penetration.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing pesticide spraying requires a deep understanding of physical and chemical interactions.
- Nanopesticides offer potential for enhanced efficacy and reduced environmental impact.
- Developing sustainable agricultural practices necessitates interdisciplinary collaboration for efficient pesticide delivery systems.
