Recent Advances on Lignocellulosic-Based Nanopesticides for Agricultural Applications

Autor(es)

de Lima, Pedro Henrique Correia ; Antunes, Debora Ribeiro ; Forini, Mariana Monteiro de Lima ; Pontes, Montcharles da Silva ; Mattos, Bruno Dufau ; Grillo, Renato

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY; v. 3, p. 9-pg., 2021-12-17.

Resumo

Controlled release systems of agrochemicals have been developed in recent years. However, the design of intelligent nanocarriers that can be manufactured with renewable and low-cost materials is still a challenge for agricultural applications. Lignocellulosic building blocks (cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose) are ideal candidates to manufacture ecofriendly nanocarriers given their low-cost, abundancy and sustainability. Complexity and heterogeneity of biopolymers have posed challenges in the development of nanocarriers; however, the current engineering toolbox for biopolymer modification has increased remarkably, which enables better control over their properties and tuned interactions with cargoes and plant tissues. In this mini-review, we explore recent advances on lignocellulosic-based nanocarriers for the controlled release of agrochemicals. We also offer a critical discussion regarding the future challenges of potential bio-based nanocarrier for sustainable agricultural development. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 20/12769-0 - Nanopartículas de ouro encapsuladas em nanocarreadores de pesticidas como potencial marcador para se compreender o seu destino em plantas
• Beneficiário: Mariana Monteiro de Lima Honorato Forini
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica