IPFT – Institute of Pesticide Formulation (ipft.gov.in): Contacts

Ph.D., FRCS Group Leader, ARM Group E-mail: [email protected]; director.ipft.gov.in Research Interests: Agrochemical Sciences Phytometabolomics Phytochemistry Food Safety Food Analytical Method Development & Validation Food Protectants & Infestation Control Mass Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics for Toxicology Analytical Toxicology Environmental Monitoring & Biomonitoring Bioanalytical Chemistry Pharmacokinetics & Impurity Profiling Untargeted Food & Environmental Contaminant Analysis Biologics and biosimilars characterization etc.

1. Accommodation charges are levied for 24 hrs based on the standard Check-in and Check-out time. 2. Male visitors are not allowed inside the rooms occupied by females and vice-versa unless they are family members. 3. All materials /luggage are to be the responsibility of the guests. 4. No Visitors will be allowed to stay with the in-house guest after 2200 hrs. 5. No pets would be permitted in Guest House. 6. GST will be charged on the invoice value as per rules. 7. Carrying or storing of any inflammable item inside the premises is strictly prohibited. 8. No fire crackers of any kind are permitted inside the IPFT Campus. 9. Music is not allowed to be played after 2200 hrs.

In this work, we are developing a surfactant-free Halloysite Clay Nanotube (HNT) stabilized botanical Pickering emulsion for enhanced biopesticide delivery. The formulation was optimized by standardizing HNT concentration, oil phase fraction, and botanical-to-carrier oil ratio, along with evaluation of particle wettability (contact angle studies). Stability was validated under stress conditions including pH variation, salinity, and temperature storage. The optimized system exhibits improved emulsion stability, enhanced surface retention, and potential for sustained bio-efficacy with reduced environmental impact.