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ArticlePolymers2017

Reinforcement of Gelatin-Based Nanofilled Polymer Biocomposite by Crystalline Cellulose from Cotton for Advanced Wound Dressing Applications.

Shukanta Bhowmik, Jahid M M Islam, Tonmoy Debnath, Muhammed Yusuf Miah, Shovon Bhattacharjee, Mubarak A Khan

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Article in Polymers, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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6 authors.

Shukanta BhowmikInstitute of Radiation and Polymer Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh. shukantabd@gmail.com.
Jahid M M IslamInstitute of Radiation and Polymer Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh. jahid.bmb@gmail.com.
Tonmoy DebnathDepartment of Public Health and Institute of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan. tonmoy1030@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-5842-1121
Muhammed Yusuf MiahDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, Bangladesh. yuri19742003@yahoo.com.
Shovon BhattacharjeeDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3814, Bangladesh. shovon_nstu@yahoo.com.
Mubarak A KhanInstitute of Radiation and Polymer Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Savar, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh. makhan.inst@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study is designed to extract crystalline cellulose from cotton and reinforcing gelatin film for biomedical applications, especially as a wound dressing material for its exceptional biocompatibility and bio-activity. Moreover, gelatin helps in wound healing and crystalline cellulose as additive can improve its properties. Crystalline cellulose was prepared through hydrolysis and the effects of crystalline cellulose loading on the morphology, mechanical properties, and water sensitivity of the nanocomposite were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy, tensile strength testing, and water absorption testing. Developed biocomposite film showed homogeneous dispersion of crystalline cellulose within the gelatin matrix and strong interfacial adherence between the matrix and reinforcement. Samples were tested for biocompatibility and in vitro cytotoxicity and found to have excellent biocompatibility without having any cytotoxicity. In vivo wound healing study in an animal model showed 40% increased healing than the model dressed by conventional dressing.

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biocompositescrystalline cellulosegelatinnanofilled compositeswound dressing

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PMID30970900
PMCPMC6432131

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