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Irena Maliszewska1, Tomasz Czapka2
1Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland.
Polymers
|May 14, 2022
Summary
Electrospinning creates antimicrobial nanofibers to combat antibiotic resistance. This versatile technique allows incorporating various agents for applications in biomedicine, pharmacy, and food industries.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Rising antibiotic resistance necessitates novel antimicrobial strategies.
- Nanofibers offer unique properties for advanced applications.
- Electrospinning is a key technique for nanofiber fabrication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in electrospinning for creating antimicrobial nanofibers.
- To explore methods for incorporating antimicrobial agents into nanofibers.
- To highlight applications in biomedicine, pharmacy, and the food industry.
Main Methods:
- Optimization of electrospinning parameters (viscosity, feeding rate, electric field).
- Fabrication of composite polymer fibers via electrospinning.
- Incorporation of antimicrobial nanoparticles, therapeutic agents, and bioactive compounds.
Main Results:
- Electrospinning effectively produces antimicrobial nanofibers.
- Controlled release and anti-degradation protection are achievable.
- Diverse antimicrobial agents can be integrated into nanofiber structures.
Conclusions:
- Electrospinning is a powerful strategy for developing antimicrobial fibers.
- These fibers have significant potential in healthcare and industry.
- Further research continues to expand electrospinning applications.
