The research team of Jiangnan University has succeeded in developing a eucalyptol-based biopesticide with excellent product performance.
“We have made two major technical breakthroughs: one is ‘3D enzymatic emulsion embedding’, replacing the traditional introduction of cyclodextrin in favor of lower production costs. Another breakthrough is the use of “dual water solubility technology”, which in turn solves the problem of poor water solubility of oily vegetable pesticides. Due to this, the efficiency of use is doubled, the insecticidal effect is improved. In addition, the product is easy to use and does not require special storage conditions.”
Quan Mingxia – head of the research team
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Compared with the world’s only similar eucalyptol-based biopesticide, the price of the new product will be reduced by almost 30%, the insecticidal effect is increased by 20%, and the stability is improved by almost 3 times, which fills the technical gaps of biopesticides for effective action in extreme environmental conditions.
Plant biopesticides are extracted from plants that are environmentally friendly and easily decompose without harm to humans, being basically the greenest and most environmentally friendly pesticide grade worldwide. The research team focused on research into plant biopesticides, knowing that eucalyptus oil, extracted from the plant, has all the advantages to be considered an effective insecticide that has non-toxic and harmless properties.
Studies of a new insecticide based on eucalyptol were carried out for three years. During this period, more than 80 technical tests were carried out, on the basis of which the research team was able to successfully develop a eucalyptol-based biopesticide with excellent product characteristics.
To assess the likelihood of dissolving oily plant pesticides in water, a team of scientists has already begun to conduct research on other essential oils. Through rearrangement and matching of molecular models, the research team has applied core technologies to the active ingredients of plant essential oils, realizing full coverage of all varieties of botanical pesticides. It is a successful breakthrough in the research and development of oily vegetable pesticides.
The scientists behind the new product have already entered into agreements with a number of manufacturers to jointly promote product commercialization and collaborate on further research and development in industries such as chemicals and food.
