Tannic Acid Modified Keratin/Sodium Alginate/Carboxymethyl Chitosan Biocomposite Hydrogels With Good Mechanical Properties And Swelling Behavior
June 2024
in “
Scientific Reports
”
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Studysummary This study explored a keratin, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel modified with tannic acid and found it to have promising wound-healing qualities, including similar elasticity to human skin, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and effective water retention. These attributes suggest potential applications in biomedical engineering.
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