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In this study, we have utilized the base treated Saccharum munja for the removal of Safranine O (SO) and Crystal Violet (CV) dyes from water. The as-synthesized composite was characterized by using various techniques to study the morphological and functional features. Response surface methodology was used to optimize the effect of various parameters sch as pH, dosage, and concentration on the adsorption process. Moreover, the kinetics and isotherm of the adsorption process were evaluated using various models. The best-fitted kinetic model was the Pseudo-Second-Order model for both the dyes. The Freundlich isotherm model was found to be the most appropriate for SO and CV dyes suggesting the multilayer adsorption. Further, the adsorption process was favorable as the value of 1/n falls between 0-1. The Langmuir maximum adsorption capacity (q_max) for SO and CV dyes was found to be 121.80 mg/g and 143.67 mg/g respectively. The regeneration study was performed to check out the reusable capability of the composite and it showed a good regeneration stability upto five adsorption-desorption cycles. In conclusion, Saccharum munja can effectively reduce environmental pollution and offer a sustainable solution for dye removal.

The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a nanoemulsion-based cream (nanocream) using green ingredients, aimed at enhancing performance, stability, and sustainability. The nanoemulsion was developed through the low-energy phase inversion temperature (PIT) method, which successfully protected green bioactive compounds like vitamin E, cinnamon oil, jojoba oil, and peppermint oil from degradation. A series of nanoemulsions were prepared using varying ratios of oils and surfactants and evaluated for stability, transparency, and droplet size. The optimized nanoemulsion, with a mean droplet size of 121.3±1.1 nm and a low polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.094±0.001, demonstrated high uniformity and stability. This optimized nanoemulsion was further used as the cream’s aqueous phase, forming a nanocream that exhibits enhanced permeation of nanoscale bioactives through a membrane and improved overall performance characteristics. In vitro membrane permeation studies revealed that the optimized nanocream achieved a permeation rate of 97.1%, substantially outperforming the control cream. In vitro antimicrobial studies showed comparable efficacy to standard market preparations containing synthetic agents. The nanocream also demonstrated long-term stability over six months, maintaining structural integrity without phase separation or significant changes in pH and spreadability. The nanoemulsion-based cream formulated with eco-friendly ingredients hence offers enhanced skin permeation, superior bioactive delivery, and stable performance, making it a promising candidate for topical skincare and antimicrobial applications.