UNSW scientists innovate greener agrichemicals using nanotechnology

Scientists at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are using insights from cancer nanotechnology to develop more affordable and environmentally friendly agrichemicals. This approach aims to enhance the delivery of pesticides and fungicides to plants. Dr. Cong Vu, a researcher at UNSW, explained that principles from nanomedicine can improve how agrichemicals are designed and delivered. His startup, NanoSoils Bio, recently filed for patents to optimize nanoparticle efficiency in agriculture. In addition to better pesticides, NanoSoils is also creating silica nanoparticles to help cotton crops withstand drought. This research highlights the potential of applying nanomedicine knowledge to overcome challenges in sustainable agriculture.