The Design, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Heat and Silver Crosslinked Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogel Forming Dressings Containing Silver Nanoparticles

The prompt treatment of burn wounds is essential but can be challenging in remote parts of Africa, where burns from open fires are a constant hazard for children and suitable medical care may be far away. Consequently, there is an unmet need for an economical burn wound dressing with a sustained ant...

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Main Authors: John Jackson, Helen Burt, Dirk Lange, In Whang, Robin Evans, David Plackett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/1/96