Title: Application of nanoparticles for pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers and animals feed management

Authors: Elham Mehrazar; Mahdi Rahaie; Somayeh Rahaie

Addresses: Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding Sciences, University of Tehran, College of Aburaihan, Tehran, Iran ' Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran ' Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

Abstract: Nanotechnology due to special features and control of matter at scale nearly 1-100 nanometers could change agricultural systems. Nanotechnology has been demonstrated to have great potential in providing novel and improved solutions for many challenges, which the agriculture sector encounters and possibly to enhance yields or nutritional values. The application of nanotechnology for the controlled delivery of pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers provides new approaches to improve safety of products with increasing the efficiency of production and decreased pollution. The development of nanodevices such as smart delivery systems to target specific sites, also nanocarriers for chemical controlled release are currently important aspects in novel agriculture. In this review, we discuss about applications of new nanocarriers for smart delivery systems and their role in sustainable agricultural production.

Keywords: nanoparticles; pesticides; herbicides; fertilisers; animal feed management; nanostructure; nanocarriers; smart delivery systems; nanotechnology; controlled delivery; product safety; environmental pollution; sustainable agriculture; agricultural production; sustainability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNP.2015.070339

International Journal of Nanoparticles, 2015 Vol.8 No.1, pp.1 - 19

Received: 14 May 2014
Accepted: 07 Oct 2014
Published online: 02 Jul 2015 *

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