**7.2 The potential of essential oils in cutting-edge fields**


*Essential Oils and Their Bioactive Molecules: Recent Advances and New Applications DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.113406*

• *Food Preservation:* Essential oils' potential as natural preservatives for extending the shelf life of food products and inhibiting foodborne pathogens holds promise for the food industry [59, 60].

By focusing on these promising areas for research and displaying the potential of essential oils in cutting-edge fields, we can pave the way for new discoveries, innovations, and applications that will undoubtedly shape the future of essential oil science and industry.
