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Water-based nanocrystal provides a sticky solution to a pesky agricultural problem

phys.org·University of Waterloo·21 days ago
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Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2025.139564"> Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2025.139564 A water-based formulation developed at the University of Waterloo using nanotechnology is both greener and more effective than conventional methods for delivering agricultural pesticides. The new solution dramatically improves how pesticides stick to plant leaves—even in wind and rain—minimizing splash and runoff that contribute to costly waste and environmental contamination. The study, " Self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals for splash suppression and enhanced pesticide delivery on hydrophobic surfaces," is published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science .…

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