Wound dressings functionalized with silver nanoparticles: promises and pitfalls
Infections are the main reason why most people die from burns and diabetic wounds. The
clinical challenge for treating wound infections through traditional antibiotics has been …
clinical challenge for treating wound infections through traditional antibiotics has been …
ZnO applications and challenges
Metal oxide nanoparticles represent a new class of important materials that are increasingly
being developed for use in research and health-related applications. Although the in vitro …
being developed for use in research and health-related applications. Although the in vitro …
Montmorillonite–alginate nanocomposite as a drug delivery system–incorporation and in vitro release of irinotecan
RI Iliescu, E Andronescu, CD Ghitulica, G Voicu… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
The scope of the present study was the preparation and characterization of irinotecan
nanocomposite beads based on montmorillonite (Mt) and sodium alginate (AL) as drug …
nanocomposite beads based on montmorillonite (Mt) and sodium alginate (AL) as drug …
Effect of biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles on multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Synthesis of nanoparticles using the plants has several advantages over other methods due
to the environmentally friendly nature of plants. Besides being environmentally friendly, the …
to the environmentally friendly nature of plants. Besides being environmentally friendly, the …
Synthesis and characterization of a novel controlled release zinc oxide/gentamicin–chitosan composite with potential applications in wounds care
Freshly prepared ZnO nanoparticles were incorporated into a chitosan solution in weight
ratios ranging from 1: 1 to 12: 1. Starting from the ratio of 3: 1 the chitosan solution was …
ratios ranging from 1: 1 to 12: 1. Starting from the ratio of 3: 1 the chitosan solution was …
Biohybrid Nanostructured Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Satureja hortensis to Prevent Fungal Biofilm Development
Cutaneous wounds are often superinfected during the healing process and this leads to
prolonged convalescence and discomfort. Usage of suitable wound dressings is very …
prolonged convalescence and discomfort. Usage of suitable wound dressings is very …
Crataeva nurvala nanoparticles inhibit virulence factors and biofilm formation in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Green synthesized nanoparticles have gained great attention due to their non‐toxic and non‐
hazardous nature. In the present study, bark extract of the medicinal plant in Ayurveda …
hazardous nature. In the present study, bark extract of the medicinal plant in Ayurveda …
Modified wound dressing with phyto-nanostructured coating to prevent staphylococcal and pseudomonal biofilm development
This paper reports a newly fabricated nanophyto-modified wound dressing with microbicidal
and anti-adherence properties. Nanofluid-based magnetite doped with eugenol or limonene …
and anti-adherence properties. Nanofluid-based magnetite doped with eugenol or limonene …
Functionalized antibiofilm thin coatings based on PLA–PVA microspheres loaded with usnic acid natural compounds fabricated by MAPLE
We report the fabrication of thin coatings of PLA–PVA microspheres loaded with usnic acid
by matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) onto Ti substrate. The obtained …
by matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) onto Ti substrate. The obtained …
Silver based materials for biomedical applications
Silver is a well known antimicrobial agent against a wide range of microorganisms–over 650
microorganisms from different classes, such as gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria …
microorganisms from different classes, such as gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria …