Evaluation of the antimicrobial performance of menthol and menthol-based deep eutectic solvents as potential future antibiotic

• Main Authors: Azmi, Nor Azrini Nadiha, Elgharbawy, Amal A.M., Mohd Salleh, Hamzah, Hayyan, Adeeb
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 2021
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology; TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/90772/7/90772%20Evaluation%20of%20the%20antimicrobial%20performance.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/90772/; https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2021/63/e3sconf_icpeam2020_02010.pdf

Triggered by the strong antimicrobial activities of menthol and various fatty acids, eutectic mixtures based on the components are developed, producing new solvents that have possibilities to become a new antibiotic. This study aims to provide an insight into the antimicrobial activities of the n...