Chitosan, a copolymer of glucosamine and N-acetyl glucosamine, is derived from chitin. Chitin is found in cell walls of crustaceans, fungi, insects and in some algae …
KM Pasaribu, S Ilyas, T Tamrin, I Radecka… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a biopolymer that commonly used for wound dressings regarding to its high in-vitro and in-vivo biocompatibility. Moreover, the three-dimensional fibers in BC …
The continuous advances in surgical procedures require continuous research regarding materials with surgical applications. Biopolymers are widely studied since they usually …
MY Leong, YL Kong, MY Harun, CY Looi… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanocellulose (NC) is a natural fiber that can be extracted in fibrils or crystals form from different natural sources, including plants, bacteria, and algae. In recent years …
Bacterial cellulose (BC) has gained significant attention as a base material for wound dressings due to its superior physical properties, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity. However …
M Liao, Y Zhao, Y Pan, J Pan, Q Yao, S Zhang… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Wound dressings play an important role in the wound healing process. For the shortcomings of traditional wound dressings, hydrogel wound dressing with high strength and high water …
Bacterial infections are major problems in wound care due to their impact on the retarded process of wound healing, leading to chronic wounds. Most of the presently utilized wound …
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus which can cause infection, amputation and even death. One of many treatments that can be applied to support …
The nanocellulose has unique characteristics, such as biocompatibility, good mechanical strength, and low cytotoxicity. The nanocellulose crystalline portion is responsible for good …