Lima, Pedro Henrique Correia de [UNESP]Antunes, Débora Ribeiro [UNESP]Forini, Mariana Monteiro de Lima [UNESP]Pontes, Montcharles da SilvaMattos, Bruno DufauGrillo, Renato [UNESP]2022-04-282022-04-282021-12-17Frontiers in Nanotechnology, v. 3.2673-3013http://hdl.handle.net/11449/223507Controlled release systems of agrochemicals have been developed in recent years. However, the design of intelligent nanocarriers that can be manufactured with renewable and low-cost materials is still a challenge for agricultural applications. Lignocellulosic building blocks (cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose) are ideal candidates to manufacture ecofriendly nanocarriers given their low-cost, abundancy and sustainability. Complexity and heterogeneity of biopolymers have posed challenges in the development of nanocarriers; however, the current engineering toolbox for biopolymer modification has increased remarkably, which enables better control over their properties and tuned interactions with cargoes and plant tissues. In this mini-review, we explore recent advances on lignocellulosic-based nanocarriers for the controlled release of agrochemicals. We also offer a critical discussion regarding the future challenges of potential bio-based nanocarrier for sustainable agricultural development.engbiopolymerscircular bioeconomylignocellulosic materialsnano-enabled agriculturenanopesticidesnanotechnologysustainable agricultureResenha10.3389/fnano.2021.8093292-s2.0-85125147496