Curcumin-Loaded Chitosan/Gelatin Composite Sponge for Wound Healing Application

Three composite sponges were made with 10% of curcumin and by using polymers, namely, chitosan and gelatin with various ratios. The chemical structure and morphology were evaluated by FTIR and SEM. These sponges were evaluated for water absorption capacity, antibacterial activity, in vitro drug rele...

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Main Authors: Van Cuong Nguyen, Van Boi Nguyen, Ming-Fa Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Polymer Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/106570