This study aims to define the various factors that influence the adsorption-desorption of linuron on organo-bentonite for develop controlled release formulations. Ca+2-bentonite surfaces were activated for the adsorption of linuron by simple ion exchange reaction using hexadecyl tributyl phosphonium (HDTBP+) or trimethybenzyl ammonium (BTMA) salts. The results show that HDTBP is a very good adsorbent for linuron. Release studies show that 32 % of linuron was released after 96h followed by a steady state release up to 21 days. No further release was observed. These results suggest that HDTBP+-Bentonite is a promising porous material for controlling linuron release. The application of these materials may improve the herbicidal activity of linuron, reduces the frequency of application and protects the ground water.
El-Nahhal, Y., & Safi, J. (2025). Bentonite for controlled release formulation of linuron. Journal of Pest Control and Environmental Sciences, 14(2), 57-71. doi: 10.21608/jpces.2025.460147
MLA
Yasser El-Nahhal; Jamal Safi. "Bentonite for controlled release formulation of linuron", Journal of Pest Control and Environmental Sciences, 14, 2, 2025, 57-71. doi: 10.21608/jpces.2025.460147
HARVARD
El-Nahhal, Y., Safi, J. (2025). 'Bentonite for controlled release formulation of linuron', Journal of Pest Control and Environmental Sciences, 14(2), pp. 57-71. doi: 10.21608/jpces.2025.460147
VANCOUVER
El-Nahhal, Y., Safi, J. Bentonite for controlled release formulation of linuron. Journal of Pest Control and Environmental Sciences, 2025; 14(2): 57-71. doi: 10.21608/jpces.2025.460147
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