Nylon-6/chitosan core/shell antimicrobial nanofibers for the prevention of mesh-associated surgical site infection
The state-of-the-art hernia meshes, used in hospitals for hernia repair, are predominantly polymeric textile-based constructs that present high mechanical strength, but lack antimicrobial properties. Consequen...
Source: Journal of Nanobiotechnology - Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Antonios Keirouz, Norbert Radacsi, Qun Ren, Alex Dommann, Guido Beldi, Katharina Maniura-Weber, Ren é M. Rossi and Giuseppino Fortunato Tags: Research Source Type: research