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Oregano Oil's Germ-Fighting Power Enhanced by Cellulose Nanofiber Emulsions
Jim Crocker
1st July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) used cellulose nanofibers (CNF) from cassava peel to stabilize oregano essential oil (OEO) emulsions
- The CNF-stabilized emulsions showed excellent antimicrobial activity against bacteria and the fungus Alternaria alternata
- Mixing OEO with sunflower oil improved the stability of the emulsions, making them more cost-effective and heat-resistant
References
Main Study
1) Antimicrobial potential of oregano essential oil vehiculated in Pickering cellulose nanofibers-stabilized emulsions.
Published 28th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133457
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