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The D-optimal mixture design was employed to evaluate the effect of different composition variables on particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential and encapsulation efficiency for optimization of Zingiber zerumbet oil loaded nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC). The glyceryl monostearate were used as solid lipid, virgin coconut oil as liquid lipid, and Tween 80 as well as soy lecithin were used as surfactant to achieve stable NLC formulation. The hot homogenization and ultrasonication techniques were employed in preparation of NLC. The statistical evaluations by ANOVA revealed that optimum NLC formulation generated as 3.7% Zingiber zerumbet oil, 5% liquid lipid and 1.3% solid lipid. The optimal NLC formulation had an average diameter of 91.002 nm, PDI of 0.172, zeta-potential of -40.88 mV, and encapsulation efficiency of 94.45%. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations exhibited spherical morphology of Zingiber zerumbet oil loaded NLC. Penetration through Strat-M® membrane shown an excellent diffusion coefficient of NLC-Zingiber zerumbet oil. Therefore, D-optimal mixture design has succeeded in generating optimum NLC formulation for encapsulation of Zingiber zerumbet oil. The stable formulation of NLC for encapsulating essential oil give promising future in various applications such as drug delivery, food, textile and cosmetics.

This research focused on the formulation of Ca2+ cross-linked alginate (Alg) gels containing Zingiber officinale oil extract (ZOE) loaded into a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC). The NLC is intended to protect the Zingiber officinale oil against physical and chemical degradation during topical administration to sustain the drug release and reduce drug leakage during storage. The NLC was prepared using hot homogenisation and ultrasonication of glyceryl monostearate. Virgin coconut oil was used as the liquid lipid. The NLC-ZOE had a mean size diameter of 100 nm and a zeta potential value of −40 mV. The ZOE released from NLC followed the Korsmeyer- Peppas model case I (Fickian diffusion). The NLC-ZOE formulation was then incorporated into Alg. The gels were prepared via ionotropic gelation in the presence of calcium. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of Alg films revealed successful intercalation of NLC within the Alg matrix. The in vitro ZOE release from NLC-ZOEAlg occurred in a sustained manner from the cross-linked Alg hydrogels compared to the free NLC. The profiles of NLC-ZOE released from the Alg films depended on the nanoparticles amount. The results demonstrated the importance of designing a local delivery system to entrap and control the release of the bioactive components of ZOE from within the Alg matrix. Ca2+ cross-linked Alg gels containing ZOE loaded into NLC was found to be suitable for topical delivery applications, as shown by the sustained release of ZOE from calcium cross-linked Alg films containing NLC that was demonstrated in this study.

Moringa oleifera, belongs to the Moringaceae family, is an indigenous plant and native to the North India region. It has been used for centuries as traditional medicine and nutritional supplement. Moringa olefeira leaves contain high phenolics and flavonoid compounds as major constituents such as kaempferol, quercetin, caffeoylquinic acid, coumaroylquinic acid, and feruloylquinic acid. The extraction techniques play a critical role in the extraction outcome such as crude extracts yield, type and quantity of compound extracted. To date, there is a wide range of technologies for crude plant extraction such as ultrasoundassisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction Soxhlet extraction, and dipping (maceration) technique. These extraction techniques employ various types of solvent which could enhance the efficiency of extraction and quality of the compound extracted. Hence, this review aims to describe and compare the conventional and novel extraction techniques methods of Moringa oleifera leaves based on the total phenolics content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity. The difference based on the extraction process principle, advantages, and disadvantages were further evaluated to show the suitability, environmentally friendly, the economic feasibility of the various extraction methods. From this review, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) have minimized the processing time, which is useful for extracting thermolabile compounds, such as phenol compounds. In conclusion, novel extraction techniques could be effectively enhancing the total phenolic compound, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activities of crude extracts, which provides a theoretical basis for upgrading to alarge-scale applicationin the future.

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