Essential oils (EOs) are complex natural mixtures of secondary plant metabolites that
function as biocides and therapeutic agents. They are extensively used in bactericidal …

One of the crucial challenges of our time is to effectively use metal and metal oxide
nanoparticles (NPs) as an alternative way to combat drug-resistant infections. Metal and …

Different porous structures of biomass-based aerogels were regulated by adjusting the
ratios of carboxymethyl chitosan (CCS) and montmorillonite (Mt). The hierarchically porous …

Essential oils are natural molecules with intense bioactivity, mainly antimicrobial activity, and
are used in several industries such as health and food. However, the high volatility of the …

The objective of this study was to assess in vitro antibacterial activity of barrier cream (EVB)
formulations containing either calcium montmorillonite (CM) or lecithin-amended …

Developing clay-based aerogel composites with integrated high strength, low thermal
conductivity, and hydrophobicity remains a great challenge. Here, binary-network structured …

Biocides are employed to prevent biodeterioration in waterborne paints. In the present study,
we used zinc oxide nanoparticles (obtained from spent alkaline batteries) as biocide for …

Functional montmorillonite can be dispersed in polymer coatings and organic species and
polymers can be intercalated into the interlayer space or grafted onto the surface of the …

Polymer nanocomposite coatings (PNC) have been successfully utilized in hindering
corrosion; scratching, biofouling, and so on. Inherent deficiencies accruable from usage of …

Background Microbiological growth on indoor surfaces has a negative impact on human
health. Antimicrobial materials are intensely studied to prevent biodeterioration in an indoor …