Loading…

The nanocidal and antifeedant activities of titanium dioxide desiccant toward wool-digesting Tineola bisselliella moth larvae

The nanocidal and antifeedant activities of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 ) against the widespread pest of wool carpets, apparel, building insulation, and other wool textiles, Tineola bisselliella (common clothes moth), were investigated using an industry-recognized bioassay test, and a feed...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Clean technologies and environmental policy 2016-03, Vol.18 (3), p.843-852
Main Authors: McNeil, Steven J., Sunderland, Matthew R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The nanocidal and antifeedant activities of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 ) against the widespread pest of wool carpets, apparel, building insulation, and other wool textiles, Tineola bisselliella (common clothes moth), were investigated using an industry-recognized bioassay test, and a feeding preference test. Wool fabric was pre-treated with citric acid/sodium hypophosphite, TiO 2 applied, and then loosely bound TiO 2 was removed by ultrasound. A statistically significant ( p  
ISSN:1618-954X
1618-9558
DOI:10.1007/s10098-015-1060-4