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Test of the Reduction of Pathogenic Microorganisms in Wastewater from the Agro-food and Domestic Industries by the Essential Oil of Eucalyptus citriodora Sharon Tshibola Mpiana; André Kanjinga Ngoyi; Tania Nkanga Bonona; Bienvenue Mvingu Kamalandua; Francis Tshiswaka Kabongo; Hervé Ngangu Boloki; Thierry Tangou Tabou
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 15, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University & Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2026.151.1761-1769

Abstract

The study evaluates Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil (EO) as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical disinfectants for treating wastewater from agro-food and domestic sources. It demonstrates the oil's antimicrobial effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, achieving bacterial growth inhibition at low concentrations. While less potent than chlorine in total microbial elimination, the EO presents fewer environmental and health risks. The study concludes that EO is a viable option for sustainable wastewater disinfection and encourages further research into its applications.