Antimicrobial properties of lauric acid and monolaurin in virgin coconut oil: a review

FO Nitbani, PJP Tjitda, F Nitti, J Jumina… - ChemBioEng …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Virgin coconut oil is obtained by wet processing of coconut milk using fermentation,
centrifugation, enzymatic extraction, and the microwave heating method. Presently, VCO has …

Isolation and antibacterial activity test of lauric acid from crude coconut oil (Cocos nucifera L.)

FO Nitbani, D Siswanta, EN Solikhah - Procedia Chemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
Isolation of lauric acid from crude coconut oil (CCO) has been done. Neutralization of CCO
using 30% Na 2 CO 3 solution could decrease its acid value from 1.69 to 0.48 …

African black soap: Physiochemical, phytochemical properties, and uses

A Ogunbiyi, NA Enechukwu - Dermatologic therapy, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The African black soap is popular for its cleansing and medicinal properties particularly
amongst those of African descent. The “traditional” African black soap” refers to soaps made …

[HTML][HTML] Recycled clay bricks and palm kernel shell as constructed wetland substrate for wastewater treatment: An engineered closed circuit circular economy …

E Obeng, HMK Essandoh, K Akodwaa-Boadi… - … Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment using green technologies contributes significantly to a circular
economy. Constructed wetlands (CW) using green substrates or recycled materials are low …

[PDF][PDF] Antibacterial activity of hydrolyzed virgin coconut oil

J Silalahi, YM Permata, ED Putra - Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 2014 - researchgate.net
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the partial hydrolysis of
virgin coconut oil (VCO) on it's antibacterial activity. Methods: The VCO used in this study …

Exploring the use of fatty acid ethyl esters as a potential natural solution for the treatment of fish parasitic diseases

A Jawaji, IK Goldberg, D Zilberg - Journal of Fish Diseases, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Alternatives to conventional chemical treatments for parasitic diseases in fish are needed.
Microalgal‐sourced fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEEs) have shown an antiparasitic effect …

Comparison of nutrient composition in kernel of tenera and clonal materials of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)

S Kok, M Ong-Abdullah, GC Ee, P Namasivayam - Food Chemistry, 2011 - Elsevier
Nutritive information about oil palm kernel is scarce, especially on the composition of sugars
and water-soluble vitamins. This study aims to evaluate both tenera and clonal materials for …

In vitro antagonistic inhibitory effects of palm seed crude oils and their main constituent, lauric acid, with oxacillin in Staphylococcus aureus

K Lalouckova, E Skrivanova, J Rondevaldova… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are a serious global threat, and with the
emergence of antibiotic resistance, even more difficult to treat. One of the possible …

Plant tonic, a plant-derived bioactive natural product, exhibits antifungal activity against rice blast disease

F Abed-Ashtiani, M Arzanlou, A Nasehi, J Kadir… - Industrial Crops and …, 2018 - Elsevier
The tendency towards application of natural products and botanical extracts as safer
antimicrobial agents against plant pathogens has recently been increased. Plant Tonic9 …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of extraction method on the antimicrobial activity of Moringa oleifera seeds extract

MH Bichi, JC Agunwamba, SA Muyibi… - Journal of American …, 2012 - academia.edu
Moringa Oleifera seeds extract has been found to posses antimicrobial properties. The
mechanism of its action in this regard is still largely un-determined. In this work, six methods …