Ternary-structured chitosan-stabilized nanoemulsions of Plectranthus amboinicus essential oil for enhanced antimicrobial performance in biomaterial applications
Plectranthus amboinicus essential oil (PAEO) is known for its antimicrobial activity; however, its hydrophobfic nature limits its dispersion and consistency in aqueous environments. This study proposed PAEO-loaded nanoemulsions using a ternary phase system composed of Tween 80, phosphate buffer (pH 7.4), and chitosan t...