Engineered inorganic carriers for smart and controlled release of essential oils: Current trends and future directions
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Abstract
• Inorganic nanocarriers are explored to enhance essential oils stability and delivery • Essential oils loading is influenced by nanocarriers porosity and surface chemistry • Surface functionalization and formation of external polymeric shell are evaluated • Comparative analysis of release/volatilization kinetic parameters is provided • Challenges and future directions of essential oil loaded inorganic nanocarriers
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OpenAlex topics: Polymer composites and self-healing · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Clay minerals and soil interactions
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