Rechargeable antimicrobial materials that can provide continuous sanitation of contact surfaces or liquids are provided that are based on functionalized sanitization particles that are either freestanding or coupled to a surface film. The sanitization particles have a carrier particle and one or more antimicrobial agents loaded into, adsorbed onto or bonded to each carrier particle. The antimicrobial agents may also be joined to a polymer or particulates of clay or zeolite that are coupled to the carrier. Sanitization particles may also be coupled directly to a film or through a chemical linker. The particles and films provide methods of enhanced inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria, inactivation and dissipation of biofilms, and the reduction or elimination of bacterial pathogens from surfaces, medical devices, on food or in food containers.

Rechargeable antimicrobial materials that can provide continuous sanitation of contact surfaces or liquids are provided that are based on functionalized sanitization particles that are either freestanding or coupled to a surface film. The sanitization particles have a carrier particle and one or more antimicrobial agents loaded into, adsorbed onto or bonded to each carrier particle. The antimicrobial agents may also be joined to a polymer or particulates of clay or zeolite that are coupled to the carrier. Sanitization particles may also be coupled directly to a film or through a chemical linker. The particles and films provide methods of enhanced inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria, inactivation and dissipation of biofilms, and the reduction or elimination of bacterial pathogens from surfaces, medical devices, on food or in food containers.

Use of N-substituted pyrrolidones to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents. The use of one or more N-substituted pyrrolidones of the formula (I),

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wherein R signifies a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein in the alkyl group, hydrogen H can be substituted by a methoxy group OCH3, and wherein 1 to 6 hydrogens H of the pyrrolidone ring can be substituted by methyl CH3, to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents in plants or in non-plant-based harmful organisms is described.

Use of N-substituted pyrrolidones to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents. The use of one or more N-substituted pyrrolidones of the formula (I),

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wherein R signifies a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein in the alkyl group, hydrogen H can be substituted by a methoxy group OCH3, and wherein 1 to 6 hydrogens H of the pyrrolidone ring can be substituted by methyl CH3, to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents in plants or in non-plant-based harmful organisms is described.

Use of N-substituted pyrrolidones to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents. The use of one or more N-substituted pyrrolidones of the formula (I),

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wherein R signifies a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein in the alkyl group, hydrogen H can be substituted by a methoxy group OCH3, and wherein 1 to 6 hydrogens H of the pyrrolidone ring can be substituted by methyl CH3, to promote the penetration of agrochemical active agents in plants or in non-plant-based harmful organisms is described.

Provided herein are rapid, large-scale screening methods for identifying metal-biocide combinations that are synergistically effective to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Also provided herein are novel, synergistically antimicrobial metal-biocide combinations and uses of such compositions to curb or slow microbial growth.

Provided herein are rapid, large-scale screening methods for identifying metal-biocide combinations that are synergistically effective to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Also provided herein are novel, synergistically antimicrobial metal-biocide combinations and uses of such compositions to curb or slow microbial growth.

Provided is a material for preventing entry of unwanted roots into a volume of soil, the material including herbicide, nanoclay, and polymer.

Provided is a material for preventing entry of unwanted roots into a volume of soil, the material including herbicide, nanoclay, and polymer.

Provided is a material for preventing entry of unwanted roots into a volume of soil, the material including herbicide, nanoclay, and polymer.