Submicron-Sized Vermiculite Assisted Oregano Oil for Controlled Release and Long-Term Bacterial Inhibition.

Sukitha Geethma Kothalawala, Jun Zhang, Yue Wang, Chengzhong Yu

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Sukitha Geethma KothalawalaAustralian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.

Jun ZhangAustralian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.

Yue WangAustralian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3372-0226

Chengzhong YuAustralian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.

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Abstract

Oregano essential oil (OEO) is a natural compound consisting of potent antibiotic molecules. Its volatility is the major obstacle against the transportation and anti-bacterial performance. In this work, submicron-sized vermiculite (SMV) particles were prepared from Australian vermiculite clay by ball milling, and tested as a potential particulate-carrier for OEO. The loading of OEO by SMV can be easily achieved by mechanical mixing. Compared to raw vermiculite and free OEO, the OEO-loaded SMV displayed sustained isothermal release behaviour of OEO and demonstrated enhanced antibacterial performance in in vitro antibacterial tests against

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antibacterialball millingoregano essential oilvermiculitevolatility

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PMID34827262

DOI10.3390/antibiotics10111324

PMCPMC8614931

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