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Essential oils
This exciting new volume, written and edited by some of the world's foremost experts in the field, provides up-to-date information about the chemical structure of essential oils, as well as their therapeutic and biological actions. It defines their functional uses while evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of their application in various sectors.
Essential oils have been used by global communities for centuries, for different purposes such as medicinal, flavoring, preservatives, perfumery, aromatherapy, dentistry, cosmetics, insecticide, fungicide, and bactericide, among others. Essential oils are natural and biodegradable substances, usually non-toxic or with low toxicity to humans. Essential oils are botanical products that have volatile nature, known for their special odor, and found to be effective in the treatment of oxidative stress, cancer, epilepsy, skin allergies, indigestion, headache, insomnia, muscular pain, respiratory problems, etc. Essential oils principally enhance resistance to abiotic stress and protection against aquatic herbivores. They possess antimicrobial, antifungal, antitumor, and antioxidant properties.
Essential oils are known to be volatile and susceptible to degradation from various ambient conditions, including temperature, air, light, and humidity, which limits their applications. Encapsulation is a proven technique that can protect essential oils and enable their use in various applications. This book aims to provide current knowledge on the chemical structure, therapeutic, and biological activities of essential oils, as well as to describe their functional uses and assess the benefits and drawbacks of their usage in various fields. By exploring the latest research on essential oils and their encapsulation, this book offers valuable insights and practical guidance for anyone interested in the science and application of these fascinating compounds.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface
- 1 A Methodological Approach of Plant Essential Oils and their Isolated Bioactive Components for Antiviral Activities
- 2 Essential Oils Used to Inhibit Bacterial Growth in Food
- 3 Industrial Application of Essential Oils
- 4 Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on the Production and Composition of Essential Oils
- 5 Investigation of Antiviral Effects of Essential Oils
- 6 Mentha sp. Essential Oil and Its Applicability in Brazil
- 7 Microbial Influence on Plants for Enhanced Production of Active Secondary Metabolites
- 8 Valorization of Limonene Over Acid Solid Catalysts
- 9 Elucidating the Role of Essential Oils in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Applications
- 10 Uses of Essential Oils in Different Sectors
- 11 Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Essential Oils
- 12 Augmented Stability and Efficacy of Essential Oils Through Encapsulation Approach
- 13 Antimicrobial Effect of Essential Oils for Food Application
- 14 Antioxidant or Antimicrobial Nature of Essential Oils to Minimize Food Waste
- 15 Application of Essential Oils to Biofilms
- 16 Biological Applications of Essential Oil
- 17 Current Status and Advancement of Biopesticides from Essential Oil for Agriculture, Food Storage, and Household Applications
- 18 Essential Oil Used as Larvicides and Ovicides
- 19 Essential Oil-Based Biopesticides
- 20 Essential Oils Obtained from Algae: Biodiversity and Ecological Importance
- 21 Gas Chromatography-Olfactometry (GC‑O) of Essential Oils and Volatile Extracts
- 22 In Vitro and In Vivo Methods Used to Assess the Biological Potential of Essential Oils
- 23 Biological Potential of Essential Oils: Evaluation Strategies
- 24 Algal Essential Oils and Their Importance in the Ecosystem
- 25 Classical Methods for Obtaining Essential Oils
- 26 A Comprehensive Guide to Essential Oil Determination Methods
- 27 Encapsulation of Essential Oils
- 28 Encapsulated Essential Oils: Main Techniques to Increase Shelf-Life
- 29 Encapsulation Technologies of Essential Oils for Various Industrial Applications
- 30 Extraction of Essential Oils with Supercritical Fluid
- 31 Advantages of Essential Oil Extraction Using Supercritical Fluid: Process Optimization and Effect of Different Processing Parameters on Extraction Efficiency
- 32 Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Essential Oils from Natural Sources: Mathematical Modeling and Applications
- 33 Fundamentals, Mathematical Models, and Extraction Processes with Supercritical Fluids
- 34 Supercritical CO2 Extraction as a Clean Technology Tool for Isolation of Essential Oils
- 35 Classical Techniques for Extracting Essential Oils from Plants
- 36 Acquisition of Essential Oils Through Traditional Techniques
- 37 Essential Oils: Chemical Composition and Methods of Extraction
- 38 Dental Applications of Essential Oils
- 39 Essential Oil-Based Therapies
- 40 Clinical Applications of Essential Oils
- 41 Therapeutic Role of Essential Oils
- 42 Plant Essential Oils and Their Constituents for Therapeutic Benefits
- 43 Essential Oils Used in Packaging: Perspectives and Limitations
- Index
- Also of Interest
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