Cocrystal engineering strategy for sustained release and leaching reduction of herbicides: a case study of metamitron
Yuntian Xiao, Chuanhua Wu, Ling Zhou, Qiuxiang Yin, Jingxiang Yang
Abstract
Cocrystal engineering strategy achieved the leaching reduction and sustained release of highly water-soluble herbicides to extend their efficacy and reduce groundwater contamination.
Topics & Concepts
CocrystalLeaching (pedology)ChemistryGroundwaterGroundwater contaminationEnvironmental chemistryChemical engineeringEnvironmental scienceOrganic chemistrySoil scienceSoil waterGeologyEngineeringGeotechnical engineeringMoleculeHydrogen bondAquiferCrystallization and Solubility StudiesAnalytical chemistry methods developmentRadioactive element chemistry and processing