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Essential oils (EOs) show great potential but face stability issues. Nanotechnology enhances EOs, creating stable nano systems for applications in food, agriculture, and health, promoting green chemistry.

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Area of Science:

  • Natural Products Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Essential oils (EOs) possess valuable antimicrobial, antioxidant, and therapeutic properties for various industries.
  • Challenges like volatility, poor water solubility, and degradation limit the direct application of EOs.
  • Nanotechnology provides solutions to improve EO stability, bioavailability, and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration of nanotechnology with essential oils (EOs).
  • To emphasize advanced preparation techniques, physicochemical properties, and applications of EO nano systems.
  • To highlight sustainable and eco-friendly approaches in EO nanotechnology.

Main Methods:

  • Development of nano systems including nano emulsions, encapsulations, and nanocomposites for EOs.
  • Characterization of physicochemical properties of the developed EO nano systems.
  • Evaluation of sustainable synthesis methods and biodegradable carriers.

Main Results:

  • Nanotechnology significantly enhances the stability, bioavailability, and efficacy of essential oils.
  • Developed nano systems offer improved performance compared to free EOs.
  • Eco-friendly synthesis and biodegradable carriers demonstrate feasibility for green chemistry.

Conclusions:

  • EO nano systems offer a promising approach to overcome the limitations of traditional EOs.
  • These advanced systems have potential applications in food preservation, agriculture, and healthcare.
  • The integration of nanotechnology with EOs supports sustainable development and addresses global challenges.