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China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics ›› 2025, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (2): 131-141.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2097-2806.2025.02.001

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Research progress in the application of surfactants as pesticide adjuvants

Jinmei Lei1,Li Zhang2,Fengpei Du2,*()   

  1. 1. College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
    2. College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
  • Received:2024-12-26 Online:2025-02-22 Published:2025-02-28
  • Contact: Fengpei Du E-mail:dufp@cau.edu.cn

Abstract:

The application of surfactants as pesticide adjuvants in the field of pesticides was reviewed. Firstly, the concept of pesticide adjuvants was introduced, focusing on the types of surfactant pesticide adjuvants and their interactions with pesticides. Then, the roles of surfactants in pesticide formulation processing (including emulsifiable concentrate, emulsion in water, wettable powder and suspension concentrate, etc), such as solubilization, emulsification, dispersion, and wetting were discussed. In addition, the roles of surfactants as pesticide adjuvants in the process of pesticide application (secondary dispersion, atomization, deposition, and absorption and conduction) were discussed. The safety evaluation and management requirements of surfactant pesticide adjuvants were also introduced. Finally, the development direction of surfactants in the field of pesticides was emphasized. Through the comprehensive analysis of relevant studies, the scientific basis and reference for optimization of pesticide formulations and application of surfactants in the field of pesticides were provided.

Key words: surfactant, pesticide adjuvant, pesticide formulation, wetting, pesticide utilization

CLC Number: 

  • TQ423