In the present study, approximate fractal morphometry of spherical-type essential oil microemulsions was performed. The geometric characterization carried out by a recently published continuous half-fractal model which allowed to as systems in their stable thermodynamic equilibrium phase with high degree homogeneity. Regarding characteristic homogeneity an equation obtained roughly describe vol...

The prevalence of onychomycosis, a superficial fungal infection that destroys the entire nail unit, is rising, with no satisfactory cure. The objective of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to examine the clinical efficacy and tolerability of 2% butenafine hydrochloride and 5% Melaleuca alternifolia oil incorporated in a cream to manage toenail onychomycosis in a cohort...

Owing to their amorphous, highly cross-liked nature, most plasma polymers display dielectric properties. This study investigates iodine doping as the means to tune optoelectronic properties of plasma polymer derived from a low-cost, renewable resource, i.e., Melaleuca alternifolia oil. In situ exposure of polyterpenol to vapors of electron-accepting dopant reduced the optical band gap to 1.5 eV...

Development of new techniques for in vitro culture is necessary to optimize and reduce the production costs. The aim of this work was to introduce the bioreactor BIB (Bioreactor of Immersion by Bubbles) and compare it with conventional culture and bioreactor RITA (Recipient with Automatized Temporary Immersion) for In vitro growth of M. alternifolia plantlets. Plantlets with 1.0 cm height from ...