Electrospun PVA-chitosan nanofibers with antibacterial properties for wound healing: unveiling the potential of low molecular weight chitosan

Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2026 Open access

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Authors: Liqiong Li, Asier R. Muguruza, Francisco M. Arrabal, TAMARA FERNANDEZ, Silvia Fernández-García, Nuria Muñoz-Flores, Júlia Lorenzo, Ignacio Fernández, Rafael Contreras‐Cáceres, Pablo Guardia
DOI: 10.1039/d6tb00497k
Cited by: 1
References: 106

Abstract

, and significantly promoted HaCaT-ras A5 keratinocyte migration in scratch assays. Together, this work establishes molecular weight-dependent design principles for engineering multifunctional electrospun wound dressings that integrate both antimicrobial activity and pro-regenerative capability.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging Wound Healing and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
30
Pages
9312–9326
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN