A method of preparing a modified-metal surface. The method includes preparing a solution of a phosphorous-based acid in a solvent; immersing a strip of the metal work piece into the solution of the phosphorous-based acid; immersing a strip of a reference metal into the solution of the phosphorous-based acid; supplying a voltage for a duration of time to prepare a phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; removing the phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; cleaning and drying the phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; applying a chitosan solution to the surface in order to attach chitosan/modified chitosan to the phosphorous acid based modified surface; prepare the modified-metal surface; and cleaning and drying the modified-metal surface.

A method of preparing a modified-metal surface. The method includes preparing a solution of a phosphorous-based acid in a solvent; immersing a strip of the metal work piece into the solution of the phosphorous-based acid; immersing a strip of a reference metal into the solution of the phosphorous-based acid; supplying a voltage for a duration of time to prepare a phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; removing the phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; cleaning and drying the phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; applying a chitosan solution to the surface in order to attach chitosan/modified chitosan to the phosphorous acid based modified surface; prepare the modified-metal surface; and cleaning and drying the modified-metal surface.

The invention encompasses a nontoxic agricultural formulation of a concentrated liquid suspension comprising a drying oil and suspended particulate materials further comprising an additional material; and also encompasses an aqueous formulation comprising the concentrated liquid suspension and an agricultural treatment agent. The invention additionally encompasses methods of treating an agricultural target.

The invention encompasses a nontoxic agricultural formulation of a concentrated liquid suspension comprising a drying oil and suspended particulate materials further comprising an additional material; and also encompasses an aqueous formulation comprising the concentrated liquid suspension and an agricultural treatment agent. The invention additionally encompasses methods of treating an agricultural target.

The present disclosure describes stable aqueous suspension concentrate formulations that include one or more water-insoluble or partially water-soluble agrochemical active ingredient(s), optionally a rosin, and a sulfopolymer. The present disclosure also describes methods of making and using such formulations in agriculture.

The present disclosure describes stable aqueous suspension concentrate formulations that include one or more water-insoluble or partially water-soluble agrochemical active ingredient(s), optionally a rosin, and a sulfopolymer. The present disclosure also describes methods of making and using such formulations in agriculture.

A composition comprising hydroxyalkyl starch having an amylose content of at least 30 wt% and the weight average molar mass in the range of about 10.sup.5 - 10.sup.8 g/mol, a salt which is selected from the group consisting of an alkaline metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt, and water. The preferably viscous formulation is especially suitable in the field of agriculture, horticulture and forestry to increase plant production efficiency by forming a film which reduces the wash-off of plant protection products, stimulants and fertilizers, or reduces erosion by soil bonding and dust formation in seed coating and animal husbandry. Furthermore, the formulation is applicable as replacer of synthetic polymers in cosmetics and personal care products.

A composition comprising hydroxyalkyl starch having an amylose content of at least 30 wt% and the weight average molar mass in the range of about 10.sup.5 - 10.sup.8 g/mol, a salt which is selected from the group consisting of an alkaline metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt, and water. The preferably viscous formulation is especially suitable in the field of agriculture, horticulture and forestry to increase plant production efficiency by forming a film which reduces the wash-off of plant protection products, stimulants and fertilizers, or reduces erosion by soil bonding and dust formation in seed coating and animal husbandry. Furthermore, the formulation is applicable as replacer of synthetic polymers in cosmetics and personal care products.

The present application relates to an adjuvant concentrate composition comprising a liquid medium, a drift reduction agent, a non-ionic surfactant and water. The present application further comprise an agricultural concentration composition comprising the same and the preparation method thereof.

The present application relates to an adjuvant concentrate composition comprising a liquid medium, a drift reduction agent, a non-ionic surfactant and water. The present application further comprise an agricultural concentration composition comprising the same and the preparation method thereof.