Table 2 Characterization of Origanum vulgare essential oil-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier (OVE-NLC) and control NLC.

From: Nanostructured lipid carrier of oregano essential oil for controlling Tuta absoluta with minimal impact on beneficial organisms

Sample

Size (nm) ± SE

PDI ± SE

Zeta potential (mV) ± SE

Encapsulation efficacy (%) ± SE

Control NLC

84.57 ± 0.38

0.179 ± 0.001

− 23.80 ± 0.14

–

OVE-NLC

94.26 ± 0.02

0.218 ± 0.0008

− 18.75 ± 0.04

96.71 ± 0.20

  1. PDI: Polydispersity index; SE: standard error.
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