Authors : Arindam Chakraborty and Md Ikbal Husain
Volume : 13
Issue : 11
Year : 2025
Page No : 55-58
The growing resistance to conventional antimicrobials has accelerated the demand for safer, ecofriendly alternatives. Essential oil-based microemulsions (EO-MEs) have emerged as promising carriers for antimicrobial applications, offering improved solubility, stability, and penetration. This review outlines recent advancements in extraction techniques for essential oils, the principles and formulations of microemulsions, and their efficacy against various microbial strains. Emphasis is placed on Citrus-based essential oils, particularly lemon (Citrus limon), which exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The paper also discusses evaluation strategies, stability considerations, and the future scope of EO-MEs in therapeutic and industrial domains.