Dual-Functioning Antibacterial Eugenol-Derived Plasticizers
Abstract:Dual-functioning additives with plasticizing and antibacterial functions were designed by exploiting the natural aromatic compound eugenol and green platform chemical levulinic acid or valeric acid that can be produced from biobased resources. One-pot synthesis methodology was utilized to create three ester-rich plasticizers.
Dual-Functioning Antibacterial Eugenol-Derived Plasticizers
Dual-functioning additives with plasticizing and antibacterial functions were designed by exploiting the natural aromatic compound eugenol and green platform chemical levulinic acid or valeric acid that can be produced from biobased resources. One-pot synthesis methodology was utilized to create three ester-rich plasticizers.
Dual-Functioning Antibacterial Eugenol-Derived Plasticizers
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Dual-Functioning Antibacterial Eugenol-Derived Plasticizers
Dual-functioning additives with plasticizing and antibacterial functions were designed by exploiting the natural aromatic compound eugenol and green platform chemical levulinic acid or...
Dual-functioning Antibacterial Eugenol-derived Plasticizer
Dual-functioning Antibacterial Eugenol-derived Plasticizer for Polylactide Wenxiang Xuan 1, Karin Odelius 1 and Minna Hakkarainen 1,* 1 Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, Stockholm, 100 44, Sweden
- What are dual-functioning additives with plasticizing and antibacterial functions?
- Dual-functioning additives with plasticizing and antibacterial functions were designed by exploiting the natural aromatic compound eugenol and green platform chemical levulinic acid or valeric acid that can be produced from biobased resources. One-pot synthesis methodology was utilized to create three ester-rich plasticizers.
- Which polymers have incorporated eugenol molecules?
- Polymers and composites with incorporated eugenol molecules include polyesters, polyurethanes, polyacrylates, epoxy, and polyolefins . They often exhibit good barrier properties and thus have applications in the coating and packaging industries.
- How effective is eugenol against Escherichia coli?
- The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of eugenol against selected pathogenic bacteria were found to be, respectively, 0.0312–8 μg/mL and 0.0625–16 μg/mL . Eugenol showed significant antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli (MIC = 0.125 μg/mL; MBC = 0.250 μg/mL).
- How does eugenol improve antimicrobial properties?
- Eugenol was also added to improve the antimicrobial properties of a blend of PLA and zein of improved mechanical and barrier properties (elongation, tensile strength, water vapor, and gas permeabilities) . EUG significantly inhibited the growth of both S. aureus and E. coli.
- How does eugenol work?
- At low concentrations eugenol exerts a beneficial anti-inflammatory effect on the dental pulp, thus facilitating its healing. Moreover, at low concentrations, eugenol can reversibly inhibit the activity of nerves, thus acting as a local anesthetic.
- Can eugenol control bacterial biofilm growth?
- Polymers obtained with the use of eugenol are receiving growing interest because of their sustainability and enhanced physicochemical characteristics. The development of such polymeric materials designed to control bacterial biofilm growth is an important practical approach.
