Multifunctional Hemostatic PVA/Chitosan Sponges Loaded with Hydroxyapatite and Ciprofloxacin
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00654
Abstract: The present study describes the development of multifunctional hemostatic sponges to control bleeding. Chitosan (Ch) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) were selected as the basic polymeric matrix [Ch/PVA] for sponges. Glycerol and citric acid were used… read more here.
Keywords: multifunctional hemostatic; pva; hemostatic pva; pva chitosan ... See more keywords
Surface modification of PVA/Chitosan/PEG/HAp nanofiber scaffolds by plasma treatment and studies of their morphology, wettability, and biodegradation rate
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DOI: 10.1088/2043-6262/accc7b
Abstract: Nanofiber scaffold has been widely developed as a tissue engineering material because it can imitate the ECM of bones. In this study, nanofiber scaffold is composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), chitosan, polyethylene glycol (PEG), and… read more here.
Keywords: plasma treatment; surface; peg; treatment ... See more keywords
Antibacterial Films Based on PVA and PVA–Chitosan Modified with Poly(Hexamethylene Guanidine)
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DOI: 10.3390/polym11122093
Abstract: In this study, thin, polymeric films consisting of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and chitosan (Ch) with the addition of poly(hexamethylene guanidine) (PHMG) were successfully prepared. The obtained materials were analyzed to determine their physicochemical and biocidal… read more here.
Keywords: pva chitosan; poly hexamethylene; phmg; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Composition Effects on the Morphology of PVA/Chitosan Electrospun Nanofibers
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14224856
Abstract: Since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the interest in applying nanofibers t air filtration and personal protective equipment has grown significantly. Due to their morphological and structural properties, nanofibers have potential applications for air filtration in masks… read more here.
Keywords: air; morphology pva; pva chitosan; composition effects ... See more keywords
PVA/Chitosan Thin Films Containing Silver Nanoparticles and Ibuprofen for the Treatment of Periodontal Disease
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15010004
Abstract: Local delivery of drugs or antimicrobial agents is a suitable approach in the management of periodontitis when the infection is localized deep in the pockets and does not adequately respond to mechanical debridement and/or systemic… read more here.
Keywords: film; silver nanoparticles; treatment; pva chitosan ... See more keywords