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Agrochemical applications: sustainable encapsulation for fertilizers and pesticides
In the modern agrochemical sector, technological innovation is called upon to meet three fundamental needs: improving product efficacy, ensuring safe use, and reducing environmental impact.
Fertilizers and pesticides are essential tools for agriculture, but their use today requires more advanced and responsible solutions.
In this scenario, sustainable encapsulation is among the most promising technologies.
At Sphera Encapsulation, we have been researching and developing nanoencapsulation systems for the agrochemical sector for years, aiming to make fertilizers and pesticides more effective and environmentally friendly.
Nanoencapsulation for the agrochemical sector
Nanoencapsulation is a technology that enables an active ingredient to be incorporated into a protective matrix with dimensions of micrometers or nanometers.
In the agrochemical field, this solution protects fertilizers and pesticides from premature degradation, thereby reducing losses from volatilization or leaching.
Thanks to nanoencapsulation, the release of the active ingredient occurs in a controlled and gradual manner.
This translates into greater bioavailability in the plant, as the nutrient or active agent is made available at the most appropriate time and in the most suitable quantity. Treatment efficiency increases, while the overall amount of product required decreases.
Critical issues of traditional agrochemical formulations
Conventional agrochemical formulations have well-known limitations.
In many cases, the materials used to deliver active ingredients are synthetic and poorly biodegradable.
Once applied to soil, they can accumulate there and in groundwater, compromising environmental safety.
Another problem concerns plant uptake.
Often, only a small percentage of fertilizers and pesticides is actually used, while the rest leaks into the environment.
This leads to significant waste and an increased risk of contamination, requiring a more efficient technological approach.
Sustainable encapsulation: Sphera Encapsulation’s vision
At Sphera Encapsulation, we have developed an approach to sustainable encapsulation using natural, plant-based polymers.
These materials are designed to be biodegradable, reducing environmental impact without compromising product performance.
Sustainable encapsulation allows for extended release of the active ingredient, improving the effectiveness of fertilizers and pesticides and increasing the safety of use.
At the same time, it promotes a more rational use of resources, in line with the principles of sustainable agriculture.
It is important to emphasize that nanoencapsulation is not just a container, but a proper functional system that optimizes the behavior of the active ingredient once applied to the field.
Encapsulated fertilizers and pesticides: main agrochemical applications
The application of nanoencapsulation to fertilizers and pesticides opens up new perspectives for the agrochemical sector.
These solutions allow the release of the active ingredient to be tailored to the specific needs of the crop and environmental conditions.
Before analyzing the main areas of application, it is essential to highlight how each formulation is developed tailor-made, taking into account the type of active ingredient and the agronomic objective.
This approach maximizes the benefits of sustainable encapsulation.
The main applications include:
• controlled-release encapsulated fertilizers, to improve absorption and reduce losses;
• encapsulated pesticides and herbicides, with reduced environmental dispersion and greater selectivity;
• Advanced agrochemical formulations to increase plant bioavailability.
These solutions help improve production efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of agricultural practices.
From research to innovation: we develop new projects together
Scientific research is at the heart of Sphera Encapsulation’s activities.
We collaborate with companies, research institutes, and industrial partners to develop nanocapsulation solutions for the agrochemical sector, tailored to the specific needs of each project.
If you are working on the development of innovative fertilizers or pesticides, we invite you to contact us to discuss new projects based on sustainable encapsulation and the technological expertise of Sphera Encapsulation.
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