Graphene-based composite materials beneficial to wound healing

Nanoscale. 2012 Apr 28;4(9):2978-82. doi: 10.1039/c2nr11958g. Epub 2012 Mar 28.

Abstract

We use electrospinning to prepare chitosan-PVA nanofibers containing graphene. The nanofibers can be directly used in wound healing: graphene, as an antibacterial material, can be beneficial for this. A possible antibacterial mechanism for graphene is presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Biocompatible Materials / pharmacology*
  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Electrodes
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Wound Healing / drug effects*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Ferric Compounds
  • ferric oxide
  • Graphite