Environmentally friendly green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide using Laurus nobilis, characterization and evaluation of in vitro anticancer activity by Yasemin Budama-Kilinc, Esra Arslan, Bahar Gok, Muge Sari Yilmaz

“…In this study, rGO was synthesized using a green method using bay leaf ( Laurus nobilis ) extracts. The effects of the plant extract concentration, reflux temperature, and time on the reduction of GO were investigated. …”
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Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Antifungal Effects of Essential Oil from Laurus nobilis L. Flowers Growing in Morocco by Ibrahim Mssillou, Abdelkrim Agour, Asmae El Ghouizi, Noureddine Hamamouch, Badiaa Lyoussi, Elhoussine Derwich

“…In this study, the chemical composition and the antioxidant and antifungal activities of essential oil from Laurus nobilis flowers were examined. The essential oil was prepared using steam distillation in a modified Clevenger-type apparatus. …”
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The Effect of Adding Surfactants on Appearance Specification and Nutrients Content of Processed Corn Grain using Steam-Flaked Technique by Farzaneh Mohamady, Mohsen Danesh Mesgaran, Seyed Alireza Vakili, Abdolmansour Tahmasebi, Mohammadreza Hosseindokht

“…The grain treated with extract of Laurus nobilis showed a reduction in both non fiber carbohydrates and soluble fiber concentration.…”
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Maceration of Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Common Aromatic Plants Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction: An UV-Vis Spectroscopic Investigation by Ozren Jović, Iva Habinovec, Nives Galić, Marijan Andrašec

“…Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), garden sage (Salvia officinalis), summer savory (Satureja hortensis), laurel (Laurus nobilis), and other aromatic plants were put in olive oil and exposed to ultrasounds for different duration. …”
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The Neglected Creatures of Forests: Wild Bees by Yasemin Güler

“…Miller (Mahalep), Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac), Laurus nobilis L. (Laurel), Buxus sempervirens L. (Boxwood), Arbutus unedo L. …”
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Revolutionizing radiotherapy: gold nanoparticles with polyphenol coating as novel enhancers in breast cancer cells—an in vitro study by Simona Tarantino, Annalisa Bianco, Mariafrancesca Cascione, Alessandra Carlà, Lia Fiamà, Riccardo Di Corato, Livia Giotta, Paolo Pellegrino, Anna Paola Caricato, Rosaria Rinaldi, Valeria De Matteis

“…This study investigates the synthesis of AuNPs using Laurus nobilis leaf extract and their potential as radiosensitizers in breast carcinoma cell lines (MCF-7). …”
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Toxicogenic Fungi, Aflatoxins, and Antimicrobial Activities Associated with Some Spices and Herbs from Three Selected Markets in Ho Municipality, Ghana by Nii Korley Kortei, Barnabas Teye Djaba, Clement Okraku Tettey, Alfred Ofori Agyemang, Enoch Aninagyei, Edward Ken Essuman, Adjoa Agyemang Boakye, Theophilus Annan

“…This study sought to identify the toxicogenic fungal profiles, mycotoxins (aflatoxins) present in some herbs, bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) and garden egg leaves (“gboma”) (Solanum macrocarpon), and spices, ginger (Zingiber officinale) and “dawadawa”(Parkia biglobosa), as well as to investigate the antimicrobial properties of the selected herbs and spices. …”
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Floristic Diversity and Potential of Site of Biological and Ecological Interest Brikcha, Prérif (North-West Morocco) by Ahmed Chriqui, Ouafae Benkhnigue, Issam El Khadir, Yassine Mouniane, Sidi Mohamed Hachimi Alaoui, Lahcen Zidane, Driss Hmouni

“…In addition, six species have been reported for the first time in North Atlantic Morocco-1 (Man-1), of which SBEI is a part: Biscutella pseudolyrata, Coriaria myrtifolia, Gagea fibrosa, Hedera helix subsp. maroccana, Laurus nobilis and Tamarix canariensis. The species recorded are grouped into 253 genera and 81 botanical families, five of which have the highest species richness: Asteraceae (41 species, 12.58%); Fabaceae (31 species, 9.51%); Poaceae (30 species, 9.20%); Apiaceae (18 species, 5.52%) and Lamiaceae (14 species, 4.29%). …”
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