Core-shell micro/nanocapsules: from encapsulation to applications

Antimicrobial Activity of Polycaprolactone Nanofiber Coated with Lavender and Neem Oil Nanoemulsions against Airborne Bacteria

“…Similarly, the viscosity of neem and lavender oil nanoemulsions with 5%, 10%, and 15% was found to be 1.840, 0.726, and 0.372 cP, respectively. Neem and lavender oils' viscosity affects their flow, dispersion, and application qualities, which in turn affect how effective they are for a variety of tasks, from cosmetics to agriculture [22]. The pH range of neem, lavender neem, and lavender oil was found to range from 5.9 to 6.5, 5.8 to 6.3, and 6.2 to 6.6 in this study (Table 1).…”

“…To maintain the stability of the emulsion system, pH is crucial. Neem nanoemulsion pH values ranged from 3.53 to 4.51 [22], whereas lavender oil nanoemulsion pH values ranged from 6.3 to 6.65 [4]. There was no correlation between the pH alteration and the amount of plant oils in nanoemulsions.…”

Photothermal controlled‐release microcapsule pesticide delivery systems constructed with sodium lignosulfonate and transition metal ions: construction, efficacy and on‐demand pesticide delivery

“…It is worth noting that this low utilization efficiency has resulted in the abuse of pesticides, which has caused serious environmental pollution 4 . In recent years, microencapsulation technology was adopted to encapsulate pesticide active ingredients in micro–nano capsule systems and protect them from the effects of surrounding environmental factors, hence effectively improving the utilization efficiency of pesticides 5,6 . Currently, controlled‐release microcapsule pesticides have received extensive attention because the release of pesticide active ingredients can be effectively regulated by external stimuli‐responsive conditions such as pH, 7 temperature, 8 magnetism, 9 microbe, 10 near‐infrared (NIR), 11 ultraviolet (UV) light 12 and enzymes 13 .…”

Synthesis and characterization of silica-coated oil-in-water (O/W) magnetic emulsion

“…Previous investigations reported that silica-based magnetic nanoparticles also present several biological proprieties, for instance antitumor, anti-protozoal, antibacterial, and stroke treatment [17]. Liquid capsules can also be formulated using Sol-gel method to contain precise amounts of active ingredients, which can be particularly important for medications with narrow therapeutic windows or where precise dosing is critical [18]. This can help to ensure that patients receive the correct dose of medication, which can improve treatment outcomes and reduce the risk of side effects [14].…”