Preparation of Microemulsion from an Alkyl Polyglycoside Surfactant and Tea Tree Oil

Preparation and characterization of microemulsions consisting of a plant-derived alkyl polyglycoside (APG) surfactant and the essential oil of <i>Melaleuca alternifolia</i> (tea tree) was studied. This nonionic APG surfactant used was Triton CG-110 with a CMC at 1748 ppm at 25 °C. Tea tr...

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Main Authors: Thuy-Vi Vo, Ya-Yen Chou, Bing-Hung Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/7/1971