On Stabilization of PVPA/PVA Electrospun Nanofiber Membrane and Its Effect on Material Properties and Biocompatibility

Table 1

Crosslinking conditions and morphological evaluation of the membranes.

Sample	Crosslinking condition	Exposure time	Dissolvability in water	Discoloration	Size reduction
P0	x	x	(+)	x	x
PH2	Heat (150°C)	2 hours	(−)	(+)	(−)
PH10	Heat (150°C)	10 hours	(−)	(++)	(−)
PH24	Heat (150°C)	24 hours	(−)	(+++)	(−)
PM	Methanol	15 mins	(−)	(−)	(++)
PMG	Methanol/glutaraldehyde	15 mins	(−)	(−)	(++)
PH24M	Heat (150°C) + Methanol/glutaraldehyde	24 hours + 15 mins	(−)	(−)	(+)