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A tannic acid-Cu complex coated dendritic mesoporous silica for enhancing pesticide sustain release and flush resistance on foliage

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Pesticides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, yet their widespread use poses a threat to the ecosystem by causing significant environmental damage. In an effort to address this issue, a novel nanopesticide delivery system was developed, utilizing a tannic acid (TA)-Cu combination deposited onto the surface of dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (DMSNs). This innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency of pesticide utilization. The process involved incorporating Tebuconazole (Teb) into DMSNs using the one-pot sol-gel method. Subsequently, a coating was applied through the sequential addition of TA and CuCl2 to an aqueous dispersion of Teb@DMSNs. The resulting nanopesticide, named TA@Teb@DMSNs, exhibited a spherical shape and achieved an impressive Teb loading rate of nearly 26.6%. Kinetic studies on Teb release revealed that TA@Teb@DMSNs demonstrated characteristics conducive to controlled and sustained release. The adhesion quality of TA@Teb@DMSNs on Aesculus chinensis Bunge leaves was confirmed through a comparative study with Teb@DMSNs. Additionally, when compared to Teb suspension, TA@Teb@DMSNs exhibited superior antifungal activity against Fusarium esculenta wilt over an extended period. Consequently, the TA@Teb@DMSNs constructed in this research might be used as an efficient nanopesticide formulation for advancing the sustainable development of agriculture.

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A novel nanopesticide delivery system is prepared by depositing of tannic acid-Cu complex on dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles, which effectively improves the adhesion and effective time of pesticide on the leaf.

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  • A novel nanopesticide delivery system has been developed through the deposition of tannic acid-Cu complex onto dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (DMSNs).

  • Tebuconazole-loaded TA@Teb@DMSNs demonstrate a sustained release profile.

  • TA@Teb@DMSNs demonstrate superior adhesive properties on Aesculus chinensis Bunge leaves.

  • TA@Teb@DMSNs exhibit outstanding antifungal efficacy against Fusarium esculenta wilt.

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This investigation was supported by the Jiangsu Province Natural Science Foundation (BK20130969), Jiangsu Forestry Science and Technology Innovation and Promotion Project(LYKJ-Nanjing[2022]02).

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  1. Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China

    Peng Xu, Shasha Wang, Wei Dai, Qun Li & Chaoqun You

  2. Jiangsu Aijin Crop Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd, Shuangxiang Road, Xiongzhou Street, Liuhe District, Nanjing, 210000, China

    Weishan Shi & Gang Xing

  3. Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China

    Zhaogui Wang & Dejun Hao

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Peng Xu, Chaoqun You and Dejun Hao conceived of and designed the experiments, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript. Peng Xu, Shasha Wang and Wei Dai performed most of the experiments. Wei Dai and Shasha Wang characterized microspheres. Weishan Shi, Gang Xing, Zhaogui Wang, Shasha Wang and Qun Li contributed to the antibacterial test. Shasha Wang assisted with manuscript preparation. All authors reviewed the manuscript. We also thank the Advanced Analysis and Testing Center, Nanjing Forestry University for sample tests.

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Xu, P., Wang, S., Dai, W. et al. A tannic acid-Cu complex coated dendritic mesoporous silica for enhancing pesticide sustain release and flush resistance on foliage. J Sol-Gel Sci Technol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-024-06383-z

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