22 research outputs found
Use of Essential Oils for the Prevention of Biofilm Formation on Silicone Rubber High Voltage Insulators
Optimization and characterization of lemon essential oil entrapped from chitosan/cellulose nanocrystals microcapsules
Vanillic acid and coumaric acid grafted chitosan derivatives: improved grafting ratio and potential application in functional food
Characterization, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of chitosan nanoparticles loaded with nettle essential oil
Eugenyl Methacrylate Microsponges Loaded with Eugenol Incorporated In Situ Gel for Treatment of Periodontitis
Assessment of multimedia-supported intervention in Muslim diabetic patients treated with insulin
Poly(anhydride-esters) Comprised Exclusively of Naturally Occurring Antimicrobials and EDTA: Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities
[Image: see text] Carvacrol, thymol, and eugenol are naturally occurring phenolic compounds known to possess antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria, as well as antioxidant activity. Biodegradable poly(anhydride-esters) composed of an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) backbone and antimicrobial pendant groups (i.e., carvacrol, thymol, or eugenol) were synthesized via solution polymerization. The resulting polymers were characterized to confirm their chemical composition and understand their thermal properties and molecular weight. In vitro release studies demonstrated that polymer hydrolytic degradation was complete after 16 days, resulting in the release of free antimicrobials and EDTA. Antioxidant and antibacterial assays determined that polymer release media exhibited bioactivity similar to that of free compound, demonstrating that polymer incorporation and subsequent release had no effect on activity. These polymers completely degrade into components that are biologically relevant and have the capability to promote preservation of consumer products in the food and personal care industries via antimicrobial and antioxidant pathways