Electrospun non-woven nanofibrous hybrid mats based on chitosan and PLA for wound-dressing applications

Macromol Biosci. 2009 Jan 9;9(1):102-11. doi: 10.1002/mabi.200800189.

Abstract

Continuous defect-free nanofibers containing chitosan (Ch) or quaternized chitosan (QCh) were successfully prepared by one-step electrospinning of Ch or QCh solutions mixed with poly[(L-lactide)-co-(D,L-lactide)] in common solvent. XPS revealed the surface chemical composition of the bicomponent electrospun mats. Crosslinked Ch- and QCh-containing nanofibers exhibited higher kill rates against bacteria S. aureus and E. coli than the corresponding solvent-cast films. SEM observations showed that hybrid mats were very effective in suppressing the adhesion of pathogenic bacteria S. aureus. The hybrid nanofibers are promising for wound-healing applications.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Adhesion
  • Bandages*
  • Biocompatible Materials* / chemical synthesis
  • Biocompatible Materials* / chemistry
  • Chitosan / chemistry*
  • Electrochemical Techniques*
  • Escherichia coli / metabolism
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry
  • Materials Testing
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Staphylococcus aureus / metabolism
  • Surface Properties
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • Lactic Acid
  • poly(lactide)
  • Chitosan