scholarly journals Characterization of Nanospheres Containing Zanthoxylum riedelianum Fruit Essential Oil and Their Insecticidal and Deterrent Activities against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 2052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Pereira ◽  
Eliane Quintela ◽  
Daniel da Silva ◽  
Vinicius do Nascimento ◽  
Dannilo da Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Bemisia Tabaci ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Encapsulation Efficiency ◽  
Free Choice ◽  
Choice Test

The aim of our study was to produce and characterize poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) nanospheres containing essential oils from Zanthoxylum riedelianum fruit and to evaluate their stability gains as well as their insecticidal and deterrent activities against whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). The PCL nanospheres exhibited a homogeneous spherical morphology, with particle diameters between 106.7 nm and 129.2 nm, pH of approximately 6, zeta potential (ZP) lower than −19.0 mV and encapsulation efficiency higher than 98%. Only 43% of the nanoencapsulated essential oil (NSEO) was degraded in response to ultraviolet light, whereas the essential oil (EO) degraded by 76% over the same period. In a free-choice test, the NSEO and EO reduced the number of whitefly eggs by approximately 70%. NSEO and EO at 1.5% killed 82.87% and 91.23% of 2nd-instar nymphs of whitefly, respectively. Although NSEO displayed lower insecticidal activity, it offers a greater advantage over the free EO, due to protection conferred by polymer against photodegradation. Therefore, its usage may optimize the maintenance of essential oils in the field through photoprotection and controlled release. Our results suggest that the EO of Z. riedelianum fruit can be used for B. tabaci management strategy; nevertheless, the benefits of NSEO require further evaluation at the field level.

Incorporation of micro/nanoparticles of PCL with essential oil of Cymbopogon nardus in bacterial cellulose

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Aline Krindges ◽  
Vanusca Dalosto Jahno ◽  
Fernando Morisso
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Bacterial Cellulose ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Static Culture ◽  
Cymbopogon Nardus ◽  
Cellulose Membranes

Incorporation studies of particles in different substrates with herbal assets growing. The objective of this work was the preparation and characterization of micro/nanoparticles containing cymbopogon nardus essential oil; and the incorporation of them on bacterial cellulose. For the development of the membranes was used the static culture medium and for the preparation of micro/nanoparticles was used the nanoprecipitation methodology. The incorporation of micro/nanoparticles was performed on samples of bacterial cellulose in wet and dry form. For the characterization of micro/nanoparticles were carried out analysis of SEM, zeta potential and particle size. For the verification of the incorporation of particulate matter in cellulose, analyses were conducted of SEM and FTIR. The results showed that it is possible the production and incorporation of micro/nanoparticles containing essential oil in bacterial cellulose membranes in wet form with ethanol.

Preparation and Characterization of Naturally Scented Candles Using the Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Essential Oil

2020 ◽  
Vol 977 ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Hoang Danh Pham ◽  
Tri Nhut Pham ◽  
Do Thi Kim Nga ◽  
Ngan Thi Thu Nhung ◽  
Tri Duc Lam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Natural Sources ◽  
The Common ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

At present, there are many different forms of relaxation and aromatic candles are one of the common forms. Scented candles not only provide background lighting but also help promoting a feeling of wellness. This study attempts to produce scented candles from natural sources such as soy wax, beeswax, and natural essential oils to bring the most practical benefits to the users. The produced candle should be long lasting, low cost and causes no health effects. The composition of scented candles included 60% beeswax, 30% soy wax, 8% lemongrass essential oil, 1% citric acid, and 1% ethanol.

Development of bozepinib-loaded nanocapsules for nose-to-brain delivery: preclinical evaluation in glioblastoma

Nanomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda de Fraga Dias ◽  
Danieli Rosane Dallemole ◽  
Franciele Aline Bruinsmann ◽  
Luiz Fernando Lopes Silva ◽  
Olga Cruz-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Encapsulation Efficiency ◽  
Brain Delivery ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Potential Treatment ◽  
Preclinical Evaluation ◽  
Glioma Growth

Aim: To develop and characterize bozepinib-loaded lipid-core nanocapsules (BZP-LNC+) as a potential treatment for glioblastoma (GBM). Methods: Characterization of nanocapsules was performed by diameter, polydispersity index, zeta potential, pH and encapsulation efficiency. GBM cell viability, cell cycle and Annexin/PI were evaluated after BZP-LNC+ treatment. Synergism between BZP-LNC+ and temozolomide (TMZ) was performed by CompuSyn software and confirmed in vitro and in vivo. Results: BZP-LNC+ showed adequate particle sizes, positive zeta potential, narrow size distribution and high encapsulation efficiency. BZP-LNC+ reduces GBM growth by inducing apoptosis. BZP-LNC+ and TMZ showed synergistic effect in vitro and reduced the in vivo glioma growth by approximately 81%. Conclusion: The present study provides proof-of-principle insights for the combination of these drugs for GBM treatment.

Chemical composition, acetylcholine esterase and Anti-bacterial activities of essential oils of Elaeosilenum thapsioides (Desf.) Maire from Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakaria Barbeche ◽  
Hocine Laouer ◽  
Ramazan Erenler ◽  
Mohamed Hajji ◽  
Guido Flamini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Ache Inhibitory Activity

Background: Traditionally, The Algerian medicinal plant Elaeosilenum thapsioides have been used for many diseases. Objective: The present research work is aimed to explore the chemical and biological characterization of essential oil of, Elaeoselinum thapsioides (Desf.) Maire. Methods : The essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation of different Elaeosilenum thapsioides (Apiaceae) aerial parts samples collected from two different regions (Mahouane and Megres) Setif, Eastern Algeria. The chemical characterization of the obtained essential oils was investigated in the present work for the first time by GC and GC-MS. Besides, they were evaluated for their in-vitro acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity whose enzyme hyperactivity is involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Using Ellman’s spectrophotometric method, additionally, their in-vitro antimicrobial activity was assessed by the disc diffusion method. Both activities were performed at various oil concentrations. Results: The GC/MS analysis of the aerial parts (leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds) essential oils of E. thapsioides revealed the presence of dominant compounds and others in small quantities, identifying 47 chemical molecules. Monoterpene hydrocarbons were the main components, ranging from 72.78 % to 99.13 %. Oxygenated monoterpenes and oxygenated sesquiterpenes ranged between (1.37 % -17.25 %) and (0.12 % -3.53 %) in leaves and stem essential oils. Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons were present in small to large quantities in the essential oils of both populations, with contents ranging from 0.69 % to 13.44 %. For the Isothiocyanates, their presence was recorded in leaves and stem essential oils from Mahouane and Merges with 9.73 % and 3.72 %, consecutively. Indeed, the essential oil of the Mahouane stem showed the highest AChE inhibitory activity among all the tested essential oils. Whereas the highest antibacterial activity was shown by the essential oil obtained from Megres leaves against Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778. Conclusion: The oils exhibited a moderate inhibitory activity in both activities.

scholarly journals Phytochemical characterization of essential oil from Ocimum selloi

2002 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
LILIA A.S. MORAES ◽  
ROSELAINE FACANALI ◽  
MARCIA ORTIZ M. MARQUES ◽  
CHAU MING LIN ◽  
M. ANGELA A. MEIRELES
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Methyl Chavicol ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Ocimum selloi Benth, a native plant of Brazil, has medicinal uses as anti-diarrheic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory product. The yield of essential oils of the inflorescences, containing flowers and seeds, was 0.6%, and the yield of leaves, collected in two different seasons, was 0.25% (June 2000) and 0.20% (January 2001), respectively. The essential oils of the inflorescences and leaves presented as major constituents trans-anethol (41.34%, 45.42%, 58.59%) and methyl chavicol (27.10%, 24.14%, 29.96%).

scholarly journals Characterization of the chemical composition of the essential oils from Annona emarginata (Schltdl.) H. Rainer 'terra-fria' and Annona squamosa L.

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (spe1) ◽  
pp. 202-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Girotto Campos ◽  
Daniel Baron ◽  
Marcia Ortiz Mayo Marques ◽  
Gisela Ferreira ◽  
Carmen Silvia Fernandes Boaro
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Annona Squamosa ◽  
Chemical Profiles

The objective of this study was to characterize the chemical composition of the essential oil from the leaves of Annona emarginata (Schltdl.) H. Rainer 'terra-fria' and Annona squamosa L. The species were grown in a greenhouse for 18 months, which nutrient solution was applied weekly; the plants were then harvested and the leaves dried to extract the essential oil. The essential oil was analyzed by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to study its chemical profiles. Eleven substances were found in the essential oil of A. emarginata, primarily (E)-caryophyllene (29.29%), (Z)-caryophyllene (16.86%), γ-muurolene (7.54%), α-pinene (13.86%), and tricyclene (10.04%). Ten substances were detected in the oil from A. squamosa, primarily (E)-caryophyllene (28.71%), (Z)-caryophyllene (14.46%), α-humulene (4.41%), camphene (18.10%), α-pinene (7.37%), β-pinene (8.71%), and longifolene (5.64%). Six substances were common to both species: (E)-caryophyllene, (Z)-caryophyllene, α-humulene, camphene, α-pinene, and β-pinene.

Controlled release of essential oils using laminar nanoclay and porous halloysite / essential oil composites in a multilayer film reservoir

2021 ◽  
Vol 316 ◽  
pp. 110882
Author(s):  
J.N. Saucedo-Zuñiga ◽  
S. Sánchez-Valdes ◽  
E. Ramírez-Vargas ◽  
L. Guillen ◽  
L.F. Ramos-deValle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Multilayer Film

scholarly journals New Products Based on Essential Oils for the Treatment of Medical Furs

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 765-768
Author(s):  
Olga Niculescu ◽  
Luminita Albu ◽  
Maria Carmen Loghin ◽  
Carmen Gaidau ◽  
Lucretia Miu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
New Products ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Muscular Pain ◽  
Natural Oils ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Final Treatment ◽  
Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Sheep furskins for medical use were tanned with non-metallic tanning materials (syntans based on phenolsulphonic acids and aromatic oxysulfones). Sanitation of medical furs was made using essential oils, with therapeutic effect, in the final treatment of tanned furs. The paper refers to obtaining and physical-chemical characterization of new products based on natural oils (eucalyptus essential oil), ethyl alcohol, non-ionogenic surfactants from the category of polyethoxylated fatty alcohols and polyethylene glycols and water, for the treatment of medical furs. Eucalyptus essential oil used to obtain new products was analysed using GC-MS and spectral analyses. The furs will be used to make natural fur articles for medical purposes (lumbar belts, knee pads, elbow pads etc.) to relieve rheumatic and muscular pain of the affected target areas, keeping the area warm and potentiating the medical treatment of the patients who suffer from these conditions.

scholarly journals Biochemical characterization of fennel (Ferula communis L.) different parts through their essential oils, fatty acids and phenolics

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Fatma Zohra Rahali ◽  
Myriam Lamine ◽  
Iness Bettaieb Rebey ◽  
Wissem Aidi Wannes ◽  
Majdi Hammami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Lipid Fraction ◽  
Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons ◽  
Different Parts

The intention of this study was to compare the different parts of Tunisian Ferula communis via their fatty acids, essential oils and phenolic compounds. Results showed that the lipid fraction of fruits and leaves was characterized by the predominance of oleic acid. Erucic and linoleic acids were the most abundant in stems while linoleic and palmitic acids in flowers. F. communis essential oils were defined by four chemotypes, namely isoshyobunone/6-tert-butyl-4-methylcoumarin in stems; α-eudesmol/ caryophyllene oxide in leaves; caryophyllene/myrcene in flowers and α-gurjunene/hexadecanoic acid in fruits. So, oxygenated sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons represented the major classes of stem essential oil. Monoterpene hydrocarbons were the predominant classes of leaves and flowers. Fruit essential oil was predominated by sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. Resorcinol and ferulic acid were the main phenolic compounds in flowers but chlorogenic and ferulic acides in leaves. Stems were rich in ferulic acid and quercetin while leaves in coumarin and tannic acid. Besides to the high variability among F. communis parts, this plant contained high amounts of bioactive compounds with various health benefits attributed to their antioxidant potential.

scholarly journals Short-term changes related to autotetraploidy in essential oil composition of Eucalyptus benthamii Maiden & Cambage and its applications in different bioassays

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Junior da Silva ◽  
Wellington Ronildo Clarindo ◽  
Guilherme Ferreira Simiqueli ◽  
Milene Miranda Praça-Fontes ◽  
Luiza Alves Mendes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Shoot Growth ◽  
Essential Oil Composition ◽  
Oil Composition ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Ploidy Levels ◽  
Chemical Variability ◽  
Root Meristematic Cells

AbstractSome forest trees have been polyploidized to improve their traits and to supply new germplasms for breeding programs. As trees have a long juvenile stage, the early characterization of the chromosome set doubling effects is crucial for previous selection. Thus, we aimed to characterize the chemical variability of essential oils from diploid and autotetraploid germplasms (autotetraploid A and B) of Eucalyptus benthamii, as well as to evaluate their larvicidal and allelopathic effects. Autotetraploid A showed a higher essential oil yield than diploid and autotetraploid B, which did not differ quantitatively. Aromadendrene, viridiflorol and α-pinene were the major compounds in the diploid essential oil. In contrast, compounds were present in autotetraploids, such as 1,8-cineole, limonene, α-terpineol, and α-terpinyl-acetate. Essential oils from the diploid at 50–200 ppm were twice as larvicidal than those from autotetraploids against Aedes aegypti larvae. Considering the phytotoxicity bioassays using Lactuca sativa, essential oils from both ploidy levels affected root growth. Moreover, the essential oils inhibited shoot growth at all concentrations tested (187.5; 375; 750; 1500; and 3000 ppm). Autotetraploid A and B had the same effect on shoot growth as glyphosate. The essential oils had no cytogenotoxic effect on root meristematic cells of L. sativa, whereas phytotoxic potential was identified mainly in shoot growth. This work demonstrated a dramatic change in secondary metabolism (terpene composition) related to an increase in the ploidy level in Eucalyptus germplasms. In addition, we report the novelty of the chemical composition of essential oils among germplasms and their potential use as larvicidal and post-emergence weed control agents.

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