Controlled release of cinnamon leaf oil from chitosan microcapsules embedded within a sodium alginate/gelatin hydrogel-like film for Pseudomonas aeruginosa elimination

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is considered a public threat, with antibiotics increasing their resistance. Essential oils (EOs) have demonstrated significant effects against microorganisms. However, due to their volatile nature, they cannot be used in their free-state. Here, hydrogel-like films were produc...

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Main Author: Miranda, Catarina S. (author)
Other Authors: Antunes, Joana Isabel Costa (author), Homem, Natália Cândido (author), Felgueiras, Helena Prado (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/70765
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/70765