CROSS LINKED PVA BASED FILM FOR WOUND DRESSING

Author (s) : S.VINOTHINI and R.SANGEETHA

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Abstract :
A series of excellent poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/polymers blend hydrogel were reviewed using different crosslinking types to obtain proper polymeric dressing materials, which have satisfied biocompatibility and sufficient mechanical properties. The present research work aims to develop Poly vinyl alcohol-Sodium alginate composites incorporated with citric acid for wound dressing applications. PVA-Alginate composites are to target two different phases of wound healing: prevent bacterial infection and reduce inflammation, to achieve rapid wound healing. The structure, morphology and composition of the samples were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV spectra and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). And the wound healing characteristics of these samples were analyzed through antibacterial studies. Furthermore mechanical properties of the samples were also analyzed to determine strength and efficiency.

Keywords : Wound Dressing

Conference Date : 30/08/2019

Pages : 50

Paper ID : 19048