A simple one-pot fabrication of silver loaded semi-interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogels with self-healing and bactericidal abilities.

ABSTRACT: In the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the development of self-healing hydrogels. However, in most cases, the synthesized self-healing hydrogels possess no antibacterial properties. Further, the preparation of self-healing hydrogels usually requires sophisticated processes and also involves multiple steps. Herein, we proposed a simple one-pot synthesis of silver loaded semi-IPN hydrogels with self-healing and antibacterial properties. The hydrogels were prepared by physical cross-linking between polyacrylic acid (PAA) and ferric ions (Fe³⁺) and further modified by the interpenetration of gelatin-silver in the networks. In addition, the effect by varying the gelatin concentration was also studied. The mechanical properties of the as-prepared hydrogels reache

SUBMITTER: Ginting M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9076193 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature