New System Minimizes Pesticide Pollution Of Aquifers
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 23:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have developed and patented a encapsulation system for controlled release of herbicides and pesticides. The encapsulation retains the pesticide in a liposome and clay structure, that hold and slowly release the pesticide. The main advantages are a longer effective period for the compound and less pollution of the environment, because the pesticide is not dragged with the water.