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Development of a Chitosan-Based Wound Dressing from Shrimp Shells Incorporated with Ethanol Extracts of Fruit Peels
Wiraporn Suwanmongkol1, Jasanee Ngamplrensin1, Bongkosh Auvichien1
1Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak Campus, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand.
Background:
Bacterial infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis continue to pose a significant challenge to global healthcare. To assess its antibacterial efficacy, this study aimed to develop a wound dressing composed of shrimp shell-derived chitosan combined with extracts from fruit peels, specifically tangerine, mangosteen, and banana peel.
Methods:
Bioactive compounds were extracted using ethanol, and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against the bacteria was determined.
Results:
Among the extracts tested, mangosteen peel demonstrated the highest efficacy (MIC = 0.39 mg/mL for S. epidermidis) compared to tangerine and banana peels. Evaluation of the developed wound dressings revealed that those containing mangosteen peel extract exhibited the largest bacterial inhibition zones.
Conclusions:
These findings highlight the potential of agricultural waste materials to create sustainable and ecofriendly medical products.
