Abstract
Graphene-based dressings have gained interest in wound healing due to their biocompatibility and antimicrobial properties. This study developed a graphene oxide/TiO2/curcumin integrated cellulose acetate (CA) nanofiber for wound dressing applications. Electrospinning was used to fabricate the CA/GO/TiO2/curcumin nanofiber. The formation of CA nanofiber was clearly visible using FE-SEM. The presence of curcumin in CA/GO/TiO2/curcumin nanofiber was confirmed by FT-IR analysis. The prepared nanofiber was characterized by swelling, degradation, tensile strength, and in-vitro wound healing properties. CA/GO/TiO2/curcumin nanofiber demonstrated considerable antibacterial activity against wound pathogens and improved wound healing, as confirmed by MTT and migration assays. The fabricated CA/GO/TiO2/curcumin nanofiber exhibited exceptional hemocompatibility and biocompatibility. The drug release study revealed that sustained curcumin release would improve skin regeneration and wound healing. Invitro analysis confirmed that CA/GO/TiO2/curcumin nanofiber has the potential to be used as a wound dressing material.
Original language | British English |
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Article number | 127166 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects |
Volume | 627 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 Oct 2021 |
Keywords
- Cell proliferation
- Cellulose acetate (CA) nanofiber
- Curcumin
- Hemocompatible
- Wound dressing materials