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Alkyl polyglucoside glufosinate stabilization: BASFRecent Research Landscape

High-concentration glufosinate formulations suffer from phase separation and reduced shelf life, which is mitigated through the engineering of alkyl polyglucoside surfactant networks. This stabilization prevents active ingredient precipitation and ensures consistent herbicidal efficacy across varying storage temperatures.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Alkyl polyglucoside glufosinate stabilization?

Insufficient herbicide biological efficacy

(5)evidences

Active ingredients often fail to penetrate plant cuticles or reach target sites effectively. Improving bioavailability ensures lethal doses are delivered with lower chemical volumes.

Active ingredient chemical degradation

(3)evidences

Glufosinate formulations suffer from chemical instability and physical separation during storage. Preventing degradation ensures long-term efficacy and commercial shelf-life.

Off-target spray drift

(2)evidences

High-loading formulations are constrained by the physical saturation point of the active ingredient in aqueous media. Overcoming this bottleneck allows for reduced packaging volume and lower transportation costs per unit of herbicide.

Agrochemical formulation physical instability

(2)evidences

Chemical degradation and physical separation of active ingredients in aqueous environments. Preventing premature breakdown ensures consistent herbicidal efficacy and shelf-life.