Abstract
An antibacterial and biocompatible scaffold for fibroblasts proliferation based on chitosan has been developed. Chitosan solution is electrospun into uniform fibers of 100-200 nm in diameter that mimic the extracellular matrix of human skin. The fibrous mats are successfully cross-linked to be stable in acidic solution, which can be used to treat acute wounds. The crosslinked fibrous mats display antibacterial properties toward Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli. The mechanical properties of fibrous mats are shown to be comparable to native skin dermis which protects the skin wound.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering |
| Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
| Volume | 3 B |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780791856222 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
| Event | ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2013 - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: 15 Nov 2013 → 21 Nov 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | San Diego, CA |
| Period | 15/11/13 → 21/11/13 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering
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