Effect of molecular weight of chitosan on antimicrobial properties and tissue compatibility of chitosan-impregnated bacterial cellulose films

• Main Authors: Jeerun Kingkaew, Suchata Kirdponpattara, Neeracha Sanchavanakit, Prasit Pavasant, Muenduen Phisalaphong
• Other Authors: Chulalongkorn University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemical Engineering; Engineering; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/33383
• Institution: Mahidol University

Bacterial cellulose-chitosan (BC-C) films were developed by immersing purified BC pellicles in 1.5 ~ 2.0% (w/v) acetic acid solutions containing chitosan of varying molecular weights. Effects of different molecular weight of chitosan on physical, biological and antimicrobial properties of the compos...