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September 10, 2025Journal of Applied Polymer ScienceOpen Access

Cytotoxicity, Antibacterial Activity, Degradation and Release of ZnO‐NPs From PCL:PEO Electrospinning Membranes for Functional Wound Dressing Applications

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RSRonaldo SilveiraJVJaqueline Leite VieiraMSMilena Botelho Pereira Soares

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Experimental analysis shows enhanced antibacterial activity and degradation in PCL/PEO membranes, implying potential for wound care.

Key Points

  • Electrospun membranes exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, enhancing wound protection.
  • ZnO nanoparticles improved membrane properties, achieving 76.57% porosity and effective zinc release for antimicrobial action.
  • Hydrophilic nature of membranes was confirmed with contact angles below 70°, promoting better exudate absorption.
  • Study findings suggest ZnO-NP embedded membranes could reduce dressing changes, improving healing in infected wounds.

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Silveira et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1956b9b7b07f3a0619c03https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57938
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