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Niu J, Wang C, Qiao K, Liao M, Liu Y, Ding Y, Yao H, Zhang H, Cao H. Quaternized chitosan-based organic-inorganic nanohybrid nanoparticles loaded with prothioconazole for efficient management of fungal diseases with minimal environmental impact. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129662. [PMID: 38266842 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
Abstract
Poor foliar deposition and retention of pesticides results in serious pesticide residues and environmental pollution. Organic-inorganic hybridized nanoparticles (OIHN), combining the advantages of organic and inorganic materials, can be used as carriers to load pesticides for efficient and safe application. Herein, a novel multifunctional OIHN composed of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) and cationic chitosan quaternary ammonium salt (HACC) was constructed and used as a delivery system for prothioconazole (PTC). The resultant PTC@MSNs-HACC exhibited a remarkable loading capacity of 39.07 wt% and demonstrated enhanced PTC release (31.47 %) under alkaline conditions. The UV-shielding properties of MSNs efficiently shielded PTC from photodegradation, increasing its photostability by over threefold. The strong positive charge of HACC conferred excellent adhesion of PTC@MSNs-HACC to fungal cell membranes, leading to high deposition on wheat leaves with improved rain-wash resistance (increased by 30 %). Consequently, PTC@MSNs-HACC (EC50: 12.48 mg/L) exhibited superior wheat scab control compared to PTC emulsifiable concentrate (EC50: 28.49 mg/L). Additionally, PTC@MSNs-HACC displayed excellent uptake and transport in plants, ensuring plant safety and reducing toxicity to zebrafish by >1-fold. The potential application of the developed PTC@MSNs-HACC in agricultural production holds significant promise and is anticipated to find widespread use in the future.
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- Junfan Niu
- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230036, People's Republic of China.
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Iskandar B, Mei HC, Liu TW, Lin HM, Lee CK. Evaluating the effects of surfactant types on the properties and stability of oil-in-water Rhodiola rosea nanoemulsion. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113692. [PMID: 38104466 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
Different types and ratios of surfactant, co-surfactant, and oil phase, have a greater impact on nanoemulsion preparation. The presence of surfactants in the nanoemulsion can reduce surface tension and characteristic stability. In this study, four groups of oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions (NEs) with different ratios of surfactant and co-surfactant, and two oils were formulated as carriers of Rhodiola rosea. The variable optimization was investigated and then indicated as optimization group A (Opt A) with the formula of 10% of transcutol, 16.63% of tween 80, Opt B with 10% of tween 80, 29.87% of span 80, Opt C with 28.42% of transcutol, 30% of labrasol, and Opt D with 30% of transcutol, 30% of tween 80. Labrafac and soybean oil were used as the oil phase. The optimized formula using the response surface method (RSM) by design expert software showed the ideal conditions with a higher desirability score. Desirability score are 0.72% (Opt A), 0.81% (Opt B), 0.76% (Opt C) and 0.98% (Opt D), the desirability rating close to 1 indicates a high possibility that the projected values would closely match the experimental results for the optimum formula. All of the optimized formulation were also checked for the characteristics of nanoemulsion including particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, viscosity, encapsulation efficiency, transmission electron microscope (TEM), antioxidant activity, skin irritation test and stability studies. Our study provides a promising combination of surfactant-co-surfactant and oil phases to produce a stable nanoemulsion that can be used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in the future.
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- Benni Iskandar
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Riau College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (STIFAR), Pekanbaru 28292, Riau, Indonesia
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- Department of Science Education, National Taipei University of Education, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan.
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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