New crystal form of imidacloprid insecticide (IMAGE)

New York University

New crystal form of imidacloprid insecticide

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NYU chemists developed new crystal forms of imidacloprid—one of the world’s most widely used insecticides—in an effort to sharply reduce its environmental impact.

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Xiaolong Zhu

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