Dual Cross-Linked Chitosan/PVA Hydrogels Containing Silver Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial Properties

• Main Authors: Dana M. Suflet (Author), Irina Popescu (Author), Irina M. Pelin (Author), Daniela L. Ichim (Author), Oana M. Daraba (Author), Marieta Constantin (Author), Gheorghe Fundueanu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Stable chitosan/PVA-based hydrogels were obtained by combining covalent and physical cross-linking methods. As covalent cross-linkers, epoxy agents with different chain lengths were used, while freeze-thaw cycles were applied for additional physical cross-linking. The chemical structure of the hydro...