Recent Applications and Evaluation of Metal Nanoparticle–Polymer Hybrids as Chronic Wound Dressings
Table 3
The characteristics and applications of different nanoparticle loaded sponge nanocomposite are discussed.
Biopolymers/synthetic polymers
Nanoparticles
Properties
Applications
References
Chitosan (CS)
AgNPs
High porosity, excellent blood-clotting capacity, and enhanced moisture retention duration, antibacterial activity against both drug-sensitive (E. coli and S. aureus) and drug-resistant (MRSA and DREC) pathogenic microorganisms
Antibacterial activity against Gram + and Gram − bacteria, enhanced mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility, high wound exudate absorption, and air permeability
Antibacterial activity against E. coli, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa, high porosity, excellent flexibility, high water absorption capacity, and good biocompatibility