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Review Articles

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026)

Smart targeting of nanopesticides: Advancing environmental protection and sustainable agriculture

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.11630
Submitted
4 September 2025
Published
22-03-2026 — Updated on 01-04-2026
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Abstract

The smart application of nanopesticides marks a significant shift toward environmentally responsible and sustainable pest management. By utilising nanotechnology to encapsulate and deliver active ingredients with high precision, nanopesticides offer targeted action against pests while minimising collateral damage to non-target organisms and ecosystems. Unlike conventional pesticides, these nanoscale systems reduce the overall chemical load required for effective pest control, thereby mitigating environmental pollution and human health risks. Advanced delivery strategies such as stimuli-responsive release, ligand-receptor targeting and controlled degradation enhance the specificity, stability and efficiency of these formulations. Innovative nanocarriers, including polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes and mesoporous silica nanoparticles, enable the controlled release of active compounds in response to environmental triggers such as pH fluctuations, temperature changes, or enzymatic activity. These technological breakthroughs align with the principles of sustainable agriculture by reducing chemical runoff, groundwater contamination and pesticide residues in the food chain. Additionally, the decreased frequency and quantity of applications contribute to lower carbon emissions and resource consumption. To ensure the safe integration of these technologies, robust regulatory frameworks and comprehensive risk assessment models are essential.

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