Effects of poly(vinyl alcohol) blending with Ag/alginate solutions to form nanocomposite fibres for potential use as antibacterial wound dressings
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.211517
Abstract: In this work, nanocomposite fibres and microfibres based on alginate and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were produced and characterized for potential application as antibacterial wound dressings. PVA/Ag/Na-alginate colloid solution was used for… read more here.
Keywords: poly vinyl; spectroscopy; wound dressings; nanocomposite fibres ... See more keywords
Microscopic investigation of the optical and morphological properties of iPP/TiO2 nanocomposite fibres using computed tomography technique
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DOI: 10.1111/jmi.13291
Abstract: In this article, the optical and structural properties of iPP/TiO2 nanocomposite fibres, considering three distinct extrusion speeds (25, 50 and 78 m/min) in addition to blank isotactic polypropylene samples were determined. Employing computed tomographic scans,… read more here.
Keywords: tio2 nanocomposite; properties ipp; nanocomposite fibres; ipp tio2 ... See more keywords
Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Effects of Tungsten Nanoparticles and Tungsten Nanocomposite Fibres on Hospital Acquired Bacterial and Viral Pathogens
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DOI: 10.3390/nano10061017
Abstract: A significant proportion of patients acquire hospital associated infections as a result of care within the NHS each year. Numerous antimicrobial strategies, such as antibiotics and surface modifications to medical facilities and instruments, have been… read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticles tungsten; comparative study; tungsten oxide; study antimicrobial ... See more keywords