Chitosan-based organic/inorganic composite engineered for UV light-controlled smart pH-responsive pesticide through in situ photo-induced generation of acid.

Bin LiuChaowen ChenGuopeng TengGeng TianGuilong ZhangYujie GaoLihong ZhangZhengyan WuJia Zhang

Published in: Pest management science (2022)

Compared to direct acid spray approach, the proposed in situ photo-induced generation of acid locally on the spots of applied pesticide circumvents the problem of acid contamination to nontargets, demonstrating higher efficiency and biocompatibility for the controlled delivery of acid-responsive pesticides and pest management. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.

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