Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Bio&NanoTech2024 INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NANOTECHNOLOGY CONGRESS, Ardahan, Türkiye, 30 Ekim - 01 Kasım 2024, ss.161-174
Citrus fruits, classified under the family Rutaceae, encompass approximately 140 genera and 1,300 species, including Citrus sinensis (orange), C. aurantifolia (lime), C. limon (lemon), and C. reticulata (mandarin). Following consumption, it is estimated that 40–60% of citrus fruits are classified as waste. The peels represent the majority of this waste and are recognized as a rich source of essential oils. These essential oils, derived from the peel wastes, have applications across various sectors, including cosmetics, medicine, food, and cleaning, owing to their biological activities, which encompass antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it has been reported that essential oils have insecticide activity against pests due to their bioactive chemical compounds, suggesting potential for new applications. However, their practical use in agricultural fields is constrained by challenges such as low solubility, volatility, and rapid degradation. The incorporation of essential oils into stable formulations, such as nanoemulsions, may facilitate their application as environmentally friendly insecticides in agricultural practices. Nanoemulsions offer an eco-friendly approach and enhanced insecticidal activity due to smaller quantities of essential oils usage, slow release and nano size effect. This review addresses studies on insecticidal activities of nanoemulsions of essential oils derived from citrus fruit waste, and provides awareness about alternative methods in food waste management, potential use of essential oils, advantages provided by nanoemulsions, and current methods in eco-friendly insecticide studies.