Abstract
Important strategies for combating mosquito vectors include the application of larvicides. However, existing larvicides use the active substances of synthetic insecticides, which are often risky substances for both the environment and human health. Therefore new suitable alternatives have been sought, including the development of botanical larvicides based on plant essential oils (EOs). Although they show excellent larvicidal efficacy, the persistence of this efficacy is often insufficient. Such formulation methods and techniques that would allow for extending the efficacy period of the larvicides have thus been sought. Highly promising methods also include EO encapsulation. This paper summarizes the current knowledge, and it discusses the opportunities and prospects offered by EO encapsulation methods when used for the development of botanical insecticides. Although research in this field has only begun, it was possible to conclude based on existing published papers that encapsulation methods may extend the efficacy period while gradually releasing the active substances of the EOs. These methods also seem to offer excellent prospects for the future direction of the development of new botanical larvicides which are safe for the environment and health.
Keywords: Encapsulation, essential oils, mosquito, larvicides, botanical insecticides.
Current Organic Chemistry
Title:Encapsulation – a Convenient Way to Extend the Persistence of the Effect of Eco-Friendly Mosquito Larvicides
Volume: 20 Issue: 25
Author(s): Roman Pavela
Affiliation:
Keywords: Encapsulation, essential oils, mosquito, larvicides, botanical insecticides.
Abstract: Important strategies for combating mosquito vectors include the application of larvicides. However, existing larvicides use the active substances of synthetic insecticides, which are often risky substances for both the environment and human health. Therefore new suitable alternatives have been sought, including the development of botanical larvicides based on plant essential oils (EOs). Although they show excellent larvicidal efficacy, the persistence of this efficacy is often insufficient. Such formulation methods and techniques that would allow for extending the efficacy period of the larvicides have thus been sought. Highly promising methods also include EO encapsulation. This paper summarizes the current knowledge, and it discusses the opportunities and prospects offered by EO encapsulation methods when used for the development of botanical insecticides. Although research in this field has only begun, it was possible to conclude based on existing published papers that encapsulation methods may extend the efficacy period while gradually releasing the active substances of the EOs. These methods also seem to offer excellent prospects for the future direction of the development of new botanical larvicides which are safe for the environment and health.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Pavela Roman, Encapsulation – a Convenient Way to Extend the Persistence of the Effect of Eco-Friendly Mosquito Larvicides, Current Organic Chemistry 2016; 20 (25) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1385272820666151026231851
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1385272820666151026231851 |
Print ISSN 1385-2728 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5348 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Advances of Heterocyclic Chemistry with Pesticide Activity
Global food safety and security will continue to be a global concern for the next 50 years and beyond. Plant diseases have had a significant impact on food safety and security throughout the entire food chain, from primary production to consumption. While conventional chemical pesticides have been traditionally used for ...read more
Calculation design of covalent/metal organic framework based catalysts
This research area combines theoretical computation and screening with machine learning for the design of covalent/metal organic framework-based catalysts, bridging the disciplines of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, computational chemistry, materials science, and machine learning. It covers several critical aspects: designing and synthesizing organic catalysts for improved performance, applying computational methods ...read more
Carbohydrates conversion in biofuels and bioproducts
Biomass pretreatment, hydrolysis, and saccharification of carbohydrates, and sugars bioconversion in biofuels and bioproducts within a biorefinery framework. Carbohydrates derived from woody biomass, agricultural wastes, algae, sewage sludge, or any other lignocellulosic feedstock are included in this issue. Simulation, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle analysis of a biorefinery process are ...read more
Catalytic C-H bond activation as a tool for functionalization of heterocycles
The major topic is the functionalization of heterocycles through catalyzed C-H bond activation. The strategies based on C-H activation not only provide straightforward formation of C-C or C-X bonds but, more importantly, allow for the avoidance of pre-functionalization of one or two of the cross-coupling partners. The beneficial impact of ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
- Announcements
Related Articles
-
Inhibitions of Positive-Sense (ss) RNA Viruses RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases
Current Enzyme Inhibition Recent Progress in Research on Ribosome Inactivating Proteins
Current Protein & Peptide Science The Role of T and B Cells in Atherosclerosis: Potential Clinical Implications
Current Pharmaceutical Design Protein Kinase CK2 in Human Diseases
Current Medicinal Chemistry Neuroprotective Therapy for HIV Dementia
Current HIV Research CD8+ T-cells: Are They Sufficient to Prevent, Contain or Eradicate HIV-1 Infection?
Current Drug Targets - Infectious Disorders Biodegradable Polymer Based Particulate Carrier(s) for the Delivery of Proteins and Peptides
Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Agaricus blazei Water Extracts as Alternative Medicines
Current Pharmaceutical Analysis Mechanisms of HIV-1 Neurotropism
Current HIV Research How Does Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Contribute to HIV-Mediated Immune Dysregulation
Current Drug Metabolism Antiviral Agents in the Prevention and Treatment of Virus-Induced Diabetes
Anti-Infective Agents in Medicinal Chemistry A Review of Recent Patents on the Protozoan Parasite HSP90 as a Drug Target
Recent Patents on Biotechnology Exploration of (hetero)aryl Derived Thienylchalcones for Antiviral and Anticancer Activities
Medicinal Chemistry Regulatory T Cells as Targets for Immunotherapy of Autoimmunity and Inflammation
Inflammation & Allergy - Drug Targets (Discontinued) Immune Cell Entry to Central Nervous System - Current Understanding and Prospective Therapeutic Targets
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets Adult Neurogenesis in Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Review of Recent Animal and Human Studies
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Multiple Roles of the Extracellular Matrix in Inflammation
Current Pharmaceutical Design Editorial
Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Safe and Effective Delivery of Amphotericin B: A Survey of Patents
Recent Patents on Nanotechnology Adenosine A1 Receptors in the Central Nervous System: Their Functions in Health and Disease, and Possible Elucidation by PET Imaging
Current Medicinal Chemistry