Antibacterial Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Loaded with Essential Oils.

ABSTRACT: One major problem with the overuse of antibiotics is that the microorganisms acquire resistance; thus the dose must be increased unsustainably. To overcome this problem, researchers from around the world are actively investigating new types of antimicrobials. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) have been proven to exhibit strong antimicrobial effects; moreover, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) considers ZnO as GRAS (generally recognized as safe). Many essential oils have antimicrobial activity and their components do not generate resistance over time. One of the drawbacks is the high volatility of some components, which diminishes the antimicrobial action as they are eliminated. The combination of ZnO NPs and essential oils can synergistically produce a stronger antimicrobial effec

SUBMITTER: Motelica L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10610287 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature