Clove Oil-Loaded Zein Nanoparticles: Eugenol Release and Repellent Activity against <i>Sitophilus zeamais</i>.

ABSTRACT: Pest and pathogen infestations represent major challenges in agriculture, compromising crop production and grain storage, with significant economic and social impacts on food security. Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising tool for pest management through the development of nanoparticles carrying bioactive compounds such as essential oils. Among these, clove essential oil extracted from Syzygium aromaticum stands out for its insecticidal and repellent activities, although its high volatility, susceptibility to photodegradation, and oxidation limit direct applications. Encapsulation in biodegradable polymeric matrices is an effective strategy to enhance stability and extend functionality. In this study, clove oil (CO) and its main component, eugenol (Eug), were incorporated into

SUBMITTER: de Jesus LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12917797 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature