Microencapsulation of Thymol in Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA): Physical and Antibacterial Properties
Thymol has been shown to be a safe and effective broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that can be used as a food preservative. However, its volatile characteristics and strong odor limit its use in food products. The microencapsulation of this essential oil in biopolymers could overcome these disadvan...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/7/1133 |