Table 2. Antibacterial Activity of Selected Nanofibers Containing Plant Extract Componenta.
| plant extract | polymer for nanofiber matrix | microorganism | inhibition zone diameter (mm) | application | reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| green tea | chitosan–PEO | E. coli | 4.0 | wound dressing | (60) |
| S. aureus | 6.0 | ||||
| chamomile | PCL–PVP | E. coli | 7.6 | wound dressing | (61) |
| S. aureus | 7.6 | ||||
| geraniol | PVA | E. coli | food industry and cosmetics | (62) | |
| S. aureus | |||||
| moringa leaf extract | PAN | E. coli | 15.0 | wound dressing | this work |
| S. aureus | 12.0 |
a
PAN: polyacrylonitrile, PVA: polyvinylalcohol, PCL–PVP: poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(vinyl pyrrolidone), and PEO: polyethylene oxide.