Abstract: A method of incorporating a peroxide source that produces reactive oxygen species and optionally also incorporating steam with the peroxide source (or other source of heat), into soil as a method of soil remediation, i.e., to destroy or remove chemical contaminants that pose a threat to plant or animal life. The invention also relates to the use of the peroxide source along with optional steam (or other heat source) or hot vaporized peroxide solution to treat soils, in particular those intended for agriculture, as a pesticide for controlling nematodes, pathogenic fungi, insect pests and bacteria. The peroxide source may be applied to the soil using soil cultivation equipment to increase contact between the peroxide source and the soil to be treated. The peroxide source and/or steam or other source of heat or hot vaporized peroxide solution can also be applied with injection wells or infiltration galleries, for instance, for the pesticide use and soil remediation.

Abstract: A peroxide delivery system is produced. The peroxide delivery system includes a dry powder that releases the peroxide quickly and completely when needed. The peroxide delivery system may be produced by combining a liquid peroxide or peroxide solution with an inorganic solid support that is inert to the peroxide and is capable of adsorbing large amounts of the liquid peroxide or peroxide solution while remaining dry to the touch. Methods of combining the inorganic solid support with the liquid peroxide or peroxide solution are disclosed. The peroxide delivery system can be formulated in preparations of powders, liquids, foams, sprays, gels, ointments, creams, sticks, or pastes that can be utilized in a variety of applications such as cleaning, stain removal and antiseptic products, for example.

Abstract: A method of incorporating a peroxide source that produces reactive oxygen species and optionally also incorporating steam with the peroxide source (or other source of heat), into soil as a method of soil remediation, i.e., to destroy or remove chemical contaminants that pose a threat to plant or animal life. The invention also relates to the use of the peroxide source along with optional steam (or other heat source) or hot vaporized peroxide solution to treat soils, in particular those intended for agriculture, as a pesticide for controlling nematodes, pathogenic fungi, insect pests and bacteria. The peroxide source may be applied to the soil using soil cultivation equipment to increase contact between the peroxide source and the soil to be treated. The peroxide source and/or steam or other source of heat or hot vaporized peroxide solution can also be applied with injection wells or infiltration galleries, for instance, for the pesticide use and soil remediation.

Abstract: A peroxide delivery system is produced. The peroxide delivery system includes a dry powder that releases the peroxide quickly and completely when needed. The peroxide delivery system may be produced by combining a liquid peroxide or peroxide solution with an inorganic solid support that is inert to the peroxide and is capable of adsorbing large amounts of the liquid peroxide or peroxide solution while remaining dry to the touch. Methods of combining the inorganic solid support with the liquid peroxide or peroxide solution are disclosed. The peroxide delivery system can be formulated in preparations of powders, liquids, foams, sprays, gels, ointments, creams, sticks, or pastes that can be utilized in a variety of applications such as cleaning, stain removal and antiseptic products, for example.

Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) can cause feeding stimulation by Reticulitermes flavipes workers. Provided are pest baits comprising one or more compounds of Compound A and one or more pesticide for pest management. In one embodiment, the pest baits are useful against termites. Also provided are methods for attracting and/or controlling pests, using the pest baits provided herein.

Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) can cause feeding stimulation by Reticulitermes flavipes workers. Provided are pest baits comprising one or more compounds of Compound A and one or more pesticide for pest management. In one embodiment, the pest baits are useful against termites. Also provided are methods for attracting and/or controlling pests, using the pest baits provided herein.

Abstract: This invention is related to granule formulations of a molecular complex comprising a volatile compound, where no adjuvant/binder is required in such granule formulations. In addition, it is surprising that use of molecular sieve destabilizes the granule formulations provided herein, thus no molecular sieve is required. Provided are methods for preparing granule formulations of a molecular complex comprising a volatile compound, and compositions comprising such granule formulations. In addition, methods of treating plant or plant parts using compositions disclosed herein are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are packing material/matrix and methods of making thereof for slow or extended release of at least one active volatile compound(s). Provided are gel matrix polymerized from particular pre-polymer, and optionally initiators are added during polymerization. The active volatile compounds are encapsulated in molecular encapsulating agents into a form of molecular complex, an the molecular complex is further incorporated into the gel matrix. Also provided are methods for preparing the gel matrix and using thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging material/matrix and methods of making such packaging material/matrix for slow or extended release of at least one active volatile compound(s). Provided are methods and compositions for a polymer matrix incorporating at least one active volatile compound (for example 1-methylcyclopropene or 1-MCP) and the polymer matrix is synthesized by polycondensation. This polymer matrix can slowly release the active volatile compound after contacting with a solvent (for example moisture). Also provided is the use of such polymer matrix to prolong the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.

Abstract: This invention is based on surprising results that dry-coat particles using a melt process where the dispersed melted polymer core (for example a linear polyester diol containing dispersed HAIP) can bead up effectively in a surrounding hydrophobic powder. One good coating powder is identified as organoclay. Silica coating also works well when combined with clay coating. With the coating provided, this invention enables generation of a stable powder with, for example approximately 20%, HAIP loading using a simple grinding and sieving process. The formulations provided can release less than 25% 1-MCP over a period of 4 hours under stirring conditions.

Abstract: Provided are methods for reducing the size of solid particles based on surprising results that storage with molecular sieves for a period of time can significantly reduce particle sizes. The solid particles may comprise an inclusion complex of a molecular encapsulating agent and a cyclopropene compound. The method comprises mixing a collection of the solid particles with molecular sieves and storing the mixture for a period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, methods and materials for delivering a cyclopropene or other active ingredient to a plant. Provided are compositions comprising double encapsulated particles having a waxy coating and being imbedded in a resin matrix. Such double encapsulated particles are further coated with Pickering particles and suspended in an oil. The double encapsulated particles comprise a volatile compound (for example, 1-MCP complex powder) as an active ingredient. Also provided are methods for preparing such compositions and methods for using such compositions.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a collection of coated particles, wherein the coated particles comprises an active ingredient dispersed in an resin matrix; and a coating comprising at least one hydrophobic compound. Also provided are methods for preparing compositions comprising: (a) blending an active ingredient (for example, 1-MCP complex powder) with resin at the temperature slightly over the melting point of the resin; (b) dispersing the blend into an oil medium containing hydrophobic particles by shearing and obtain an oil dispersion; and (c) consolidating the resin particles by cooling. Thus, the active ingredient (for example, 1-MCP complex powder) is imbedded in the resin matrix spheres, and the hydrophobic particles, which also serve as Pickering emulsifier to stabilize the matrix spheres, form a coating layer around the matrix spheres to provide protection against water. Thus, the sphere is composed of the “Pickering” particle and resin matrix, in which the active ingredient is imbedded.

Abstract: Compositions for delivering an active ingredient include particles comprising an active ingredient (for example, 1-MCP complex powder) imbedded in a resin matrix, the particles being suspended in an oil medium. Methods for preparing such compositions include blending an active ingredient with a resin at a temperature higher than the melting point of the resin to provide a blend; dispersing the blend into an oil medium at a temperature higher than the melting point of the resin to provide a dispersion comprising dispersed particles in the oil medium; and consolidating the dispersed particles to provide consolidated particles comprising a solid matrix of the resin impregnated with the active ingredient. Methods of using such compositions include mixing the compositions with an aqueous medium to provide an emulsion or slurry and either contacting plants or plant parts with the emulsion or placing the emulsion near plants or plant parts.

Abstract: This invention is related to granule formulations of a molecular complex comprising a volatile compound, where no adjuvant/binder is required in such granule formulations. In addition, it is surprising that use of molecular sieve destabilizes the granule formulations provided herein, thus no molecular sieve is required. Provided are methods for preparing granule formulations of a molecular complex comprising a volatile compound, and compositions comprising such granule formulations. In addition, methods of treating plant or plant parts using compositions disclosed herein are also provided.