Issue 62, 2017

Preparation and characterization of nanoparticle reinforced alginate fibers with high porosity for potential wound dressing application

Abstract

A novel fiber dressing was fabricated by blending nano-silica or hydroxyapatite with alginate via microfluidic spinning, which demonstrated delayed degradation, greater mechanical performance and superior bioactivity due to the reinforcing alginate fibers. The prepared fibrous dressings exhibited higher surface area and porosity, which was conducive to cell growth. The addition of nano-silica and hydroxyapatite particles in the alginates improved the mechanical properties and biomineralization on the surface of the fibers. Besides, the degradation time scale and swelling behavior of the nanoparticle reinforced alginate fibers were delayed compared to the original alginate fibers, indicating a longer duration in contact with the wound. The prompt proliferation of fibroblast and keratinocyte cells suggested no significant cytotoxicity of the alginate containing silica and hydroxyapatite. Taken together, porous alginate fibers reinforced by nano-silica and/or hydroxyapatite showed high potential for wound dressing applications.

Graphical abstract: Preparation and characterization of nanoparticle reinforced alginate fibers with high porosity for potential wound dressing application

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
02 Jun 2017
Accepted
10 Jul 2017
First published
11 Aug 2017
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

RSC Adv., 2017,7, 39349-39358

Preparation and characterization of nanoparticle reinforced alginate fibers with high porosity for potential wound dressing application

X. Zhang, C. Huang, Y. Zhao and X. Jin, RSC Adv., 2017, 7, 39349 DOI: 10.1039/C7RA06103J

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