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Biofunctional Polyvinyl Alcohol/Xanthan Gum/Gelatin Hydrogel Dressings Loaded with Curcumin: Antibacterial Properties and Cell Viability
(MDPI AG, 2025-09-23)
María José Rivera
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Alejandro Cament
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Manuel Ahumada
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Teresa Corrales
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Verónica García
This study explores the development of biocompatible hydrogel dressings incorporating curcumin as an alternative antibacterial agent. In this context, hydrogels were prepared using polyvinyl alcohol, xanthan gum, gelatin, and curcumin as a therapeutic component. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the successful incorporation of curcumin into the hydrogel matrix, while release profiles demonstrated sustained release. Mechanical testing indicated that xanthan gum reduced elongation and strength in hydrogels, while the combination of xanthan gum and gelatin increased stiffness without loss of elasticity. Curcumin had no major effect on the tensile and rheological properties, preserving the structural integrity of the hydrogels. The hydrogels demonstrated antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC strains, as well as multidrug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clinical isolates. Biocompatibility was confirmed through viability assays with immortalized human keratinocytes (HaCaT) and adult human dermal fibroblasts (HDFa), showing no acute cytotoxic effects after 48 h of exposure. Their effective action against clinically relevant bacteria and high cytocompatibility position these hydrogels as promising candidates for infection management and antibiotic resistance mitigation in wound care applications.
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Mechanical and Antimicrobial Polyethylene Composites with CaO Nanoparticles
(2020)
Cristián Silva
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Felipe Bobillier
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Daniel Canales
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Francesca Antonella Sepúlveda
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Alejandro Cament
<jats:p>Low-density polyethylene composites containing different sizes of calcium oxide (CaO) nanoparticles were obtained by melt mixing. The CaO nanoparticles were synthesized by either the sol-gel or sonication methods, obtaining two different sizes: ca. 55 nm and 25 nm. These nanoparticles were used either as-synthesized or were modified organically on the surface with oleic acid (Mod-CaO), at concentrations of 3, 5, and 10 wt% in the polymer. The Mod-CaO nanoparticles of 25 nm can act as nucleating agents, increasing the polymer’s crystallinity. The Young’s Modulus increased with the Mod-CaO nanoparticles, rendering higher reinforcement effects with an increase as high as 36%. The reduction in Escherichia coli bacteria in the nanocomposites increased with the amount of CaO nanoparticles, the size reduction, and the surface modification. The highest antimicrobial behavior was found in the composites with a Mod-CaO of 25 nm, presenting a reduction of 99.99%. This strong antimicrobial effect can be associated with the release of the Ca2+ from the composites, as studied for the composite with 10 wt% nanoparticles. The ion release was dependent on the size of the nanoparticles and their surface modification. These findings show that CaO nanoparticles are an excellent alternative as an antimicrobial filler in polymer nanocomposites to be applied for food packaging or medical devices.</jats:p>
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Mechanical and antimicrobial properties of low‐density‐polyethylene/
<scp>MgO</scp>
nanocomposites
(2022)
Alejandro Cament
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Viviana Moreno‐Serna
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Carlos Loyo
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Pabla Quintana
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Pablo Seura
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