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Adjuvants & Formulations

Bimonthly newsletter for agchem specialists (former Adjuvant Newsletter)

 

November / December 2016

New insights and innovations at ASTM 2016
ASTM 2016 offered a mix of information on the regulation of inerts, new insights and innovations. Adjuvants & Formulations was on spot and highlights in the November/December issue the most inspiring presentations and statements.


Patents in brief
Polish inventors seek patent protection for a soil adjuvant that has been developed specifically for soil-applied agrochemicals. Adjuvants & Formulations also reports about carriers for pheromone release, novel surfactant emulsifiers, a solvent in pesticide plus fertiliser formulations, insecticide formulations for autodissemination, adjuvants and formulations for spraying with hard water and an adjuvant that reduces the odour of organophosphate insecticides.




And further in this issue
Rhamnolipid biosurfactant as emulsifier for nanoemulsions.
Microcapsules loaded with biological and chemical agents.
Smart water channelling through dual wettability of bamboo leaves.
Modified teflon surfaces: moderate apparent contact angle but superior air-retaining properties.
alpha-gel phases of saturated monoglycerides, polyglycerol fatty acid esters, and their derivatives.
New model predicts dynamic impact behaviour of spray droplets on leaves.
Electric powder as carrier for pirimiphos.
Picture: Lesser grain borer on wheat; Wikipedia / Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org.
An overview of the recent adjuvant and formulation literature, including hyperlinks to original sources.
A selection of agrochemistry related news in other media.



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