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Bart Kahr

Principal Investigator

New York University

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Crystal engineering, solid-state chemistry, vector control

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Research focuses on process-level control of insecticide performance by manipulating polymorphism, crystallization, crystal habit, and substrate interfaces. Develops polymer–crystal composites and solid forms to accelerate knockdown, reduce dose, and extend efficacy in bed nets and indoor residual spraying.

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New York University

Metastable crystalline forms of contact insecticides for faster, lower-exposure pest control

A crystal engineering approach that transforms commercial contact insecticides into metastable yet persistent polymorphic forms to accelerate insect knockdown, reduce active ingredient usage, and counter resistance. Vali...

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