PEG supported nano formulations of essential oils for agricultural applications.

Abstract

Imprudent and excessive application of agrochemicals is now a matter of serious concern. The situation has stimulated the researchers to work on viable and nature friendly alternatives. The Polyethylene glycol (PEG) supported nanoparticles has found prevailing applications in various fields including drug delivery systems, nanomedical imaging and nanomedical therapy. Controlled and targeted release of encapsulated material is one of the major advantages of such nanosystems. Many such formulations are being developed for use in food and agricultural applications as they are safe, nontoxic, biocompatible, ecofriendly etc. In this work a comprehensive discussion on essential oil loaded PEG nanoparticles is presented. Different systems, their loading capacity and effective mortality are compared.