4. ConclusionZein-GO composite nanofibrous dressings were successfully developed with an electrospinning process. The GO was uniformly dispersed and blended with the polymer matrix according to TEM and FTIR results. Addition of GO enhanced mechanical properties of zein nanofibers, which was considered as the main limitation of this biopolymer when used in wound dressing applications. In addition,presence of GO in dressings increased their hydrophilicity which provided a favorable microenvironment for cell attachment and proliferation. WVTR of mats displayed a decreasing trend with increasing GO wt% in composite nanofibers. Apart from reinforcement effects, GO capabilities as a nanocarrier was also evaluated. Loading of TCH onto GO improved the drug release performance of composite mats by providing a more controlled release of drug.Incorporation of GO led to outstanding bactericidal properties in the dressings, which were further enhanced when GO was loaded with TCH, allowing fabricated dressings to restrict bacterial growth, subsequently leading to quicker wound healing. Furthermore, the zein-GO dressings did not show any cytotoxicity. Zein-GO composite dressings supported fibroblast cell adhesion and proliferation and nanofibers with 0.5wt% and 1.0wt% GO loading showed the highest cell attachment and viability. These results suggest that the zein-GO nanofibers have excellent biocompatibility,as well as promising physicochemical and mechanical properties for use as potential wound dressing.
4. ConclusionZein-GO composite nanofibrous dressings were successfully developed with an electrospinning process. The GO was uniformly dispersed and blended with the polymer matrix according to TEM and FTIR results. Addition of GO enhanced mechanical properties of zein nanofibers, which was considered as the main limitation of this biopolymer when used in wound dressing applications. In addition,presence of GO in dressings increased their hydrophilicity which provided a favorable microenvironment for cell attachment and proliferation. WVTR of mats displayed a decreasing trend with increasing GO wt% in composite nanofibers. Apart from reinforcement effects, GO capabilities as a nanocarrier was also evaluated. Loading of TCH onto GO improved the drug release performance of composite mats by providing a more controlled release of drug.Incorporation of GO led to outstanding bactericidal properties in the dressings, which were further enhanced when GO was loaded with TCH, allowing fabricated dressings to restrict bacterial growth, subsequently leading to quicker wound healing. Furthermore, the zein-GO dressings did not show any cytotoxicity. Zein-GO composite dressings supported fibroblast cell adhesion and proliferation and nanofibers with 0.5wt% and 1.0wt% GO loading showed the highest cell attachment and viability. These results suggest that the zein-GO nanofibers have excellent biocompatibility,as well as promising physicochemical and mechanical properties for use as potential wound dressing.<br>
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