The plant Alpinia uraiensis is a unique species found only in Taiwan. It has been studied for its essential oils, which are found in various parts of the plant. These oils have been shown to have strong antioxidant and antifungal properties. To extract these oils, a process called hydrodistillation was used. This method involves using steam to separate the oils fro...
Tannic acid is a big deal in the food world. It can boost the power of proteins. This is especially true when it's used to create tiny particles called nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are made from zein and casein, two common proteins. The process involves a clever use of pH levels to bind tannic acid to these proteins. The result is a new type of nanoparticle tha...
Brazil is home to a unique landscape called canga. This is a type of rocky terrain that is rich in iron. It is also home to many plants that are found nowhere else in the world. Two of these plants are Lippia hermannioides and Matayba marginata. These plants grow in a specific type of environment known as ferruginous rupestrian fields. These fields are found on the r...
Saccocalyx satureioides, a plant native to Algeria, has been studied for its health benefits. Researchers found that the plant's extracts contain high levels of polyphenols, ranging from 170. 47 to 285. 56 micrograms of gallic acid equivalents (GAEs) per milligram of extract. It also showed strong antioxidant activity, with an average IC50 value of 14. 68 micrograms ...
Imagine tiny particles smaller than the width of a human hair made from iron and a plant called Parietaria alsinifolia. These aren't just any particles—these are nanoparticles, and they're being made in a way that's kind to the environment. Scientists used extracts from Parietaria alsinifolia to create these iron oxide nanoparticles (P. A@FeONPs). They figured out th...