| Literature DB >> 16750180 |
Milena Ignatova1, Kirilka Starbova, Nadya Markova, Nevena Manolova, Iliya Rashkov.
Abstract
Nano-fibres containing quaternised chitosan (QCh) have been successfully prepared by electrospinning of QCh solutions mixed with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The average fibre diameter is in the range of 60-200 nm. UV irradiation of the composite electrospun nano-fibrous mats containing triethylene glycol diacrylate as cross-linking agent has resulted in stabilising of the nano-fibres against disintegration in water or water vapours. Microbiological screening has demonstrated the antibacterial activity of the photo-cross-linked electrospun mats against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The obtained nano-fibrous electrospun mats are promising for wound-healing applications.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16750180 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2006.05.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Carbohydr Res ISSN: 0008-6215 Impact factor: 2.104