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Antimicrobial Synthetic and Natural Polymeric Nanofibers As Wound Dressing: A Review Publisher



Parham S1 ; Kharazi AZ1 ; Bakhsheshirad HR2 ; Kharaziha M3 ; Ismail AF4 ; Sharif S5 ; Razzaghi M2 ; Ramakrishna S6 ; Berto F7
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  1. 1. Department of Biomaterials, Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, 8174673461, Iran
  2. 2. Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
  4. 4. Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  5. 5. Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  6. 6. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
  7. 7. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 7491, Norway

Source: Advanced Engineering Materials Published:2022


Abstract

Since ancient times, wound dressings have experienced many significant improvements. Evolution began using natural materials to merely cover wounds and advanced to used innovative techniques that can be customized to perform different impressive functions. Recent wound dressings, which are made of electrospun polymers, contain different active compounds, such as antimicrobial agents, that aid in wound healing and prevent dehydration and infection. The mentioned issues may influence the healing process, leading even to serious health risks for the patients. As a result, scientists are now working on novel wound bandages with improved antimicrobial properties. Electrospun polymeric nanofibers, because of their structural similarities to normal skin's extracellular matrix (ECM), bactericidal activity, and appropriateness to distribute bioactive molecules to the wound location, are regarded as good resources for enhancing skin regeneration and controlling wound infection. Herein, the latest findings on approaches for producing antimicrobial polymeric nanofibers using electrospinning and related processes are discussed. Recent advances in antibacterial biopolymeric nanofibers incorporating antimicrobial nanoparticles (silver, zinc oxide, copper oxide, etc.) are discussed. This review paper may raise significant issues, encourage additional research, and offer important insight into the potential area of antibacterial polymeric fibers. © 2022 The Authors. Advanced Engineering Materials published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.
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