Hydrolyzed collagen-modified bacterial cellulose loaded with tea tree oil for antibacterial activity against acne-associated bacteria

Key Points

• The central aim is to evaluate the antibacterial properties of tea tree oil-loaded bacterial cellulose and hydrolyzed collagen composites.
• Preparation of TTO-loaded bacterial cellulose and hydrolyzed collagen composites.
• Evaluation of antibacterial activity against acne-related bacteria.
• The composites exhibited notable antibacterial effects.
• The inclusion of tea tree oil enhanced the antibacterial properties against targeted bacteria.