Production and characterisation of biodegradable PLA nanoparticles loaded with thymol to improve its antimicrobial effect

摘要

Thymol is widely recognised as an antibacterial compound. However, its use in food technology is hindered by its high volatility, its light sensitivity and its low solubility in water. To overcome these drawbacks, the preparation of nanoparticles using polylactic acid (PLA) is proposed in this study.