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Smart Antibacterial Sponge Based on Basil Seed Mucilage/Agar/Mandelic Acid with pH Responsive Feature by Butterfly Pea Extract
(2026-01-01)
Subyai, Natkitta
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Pitpisutkul, Vipawan
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Kruta, Pannita
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Phonrat, Arnon Sai anan
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
The development of antimicrobial wound dressings is critical for enhancing wound healing and preventing infections. This study presented a novel antimicrobial sponge composed of both basil seed mucilage and agar with the addition of mandelic acid as an antibacterial agent, including the incorporation of butterfly pea extract as a pH sensitive substance. The sponges were fabricated through a freeze-drying process, using succinic acid as a crosslinking agent. The functional group analysis offered the infrared-shifted peak position of O-H stretching and O-H bending in basil seed mucilage/agar/succinic acid sponges with the addition of mandelic acid and the extract, indicating of hydrogen bond formation among the crosslinked natural polymers, mandelic acid and the extract. The morphology of the crosslinked sponges incorporated mandelic acid and the extract revealed the opened-cell structures with interconnected cell walls. The crosslinked antibacterial sponges greatly promoted their mechanical properties and gel fraction. The inclusion of mandelic acid did not change the porosity or water retention of the sponges, but the addition of the extract enhanced their swelling behavior. While mandelic acid improved antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli; the extract, provided notable pH-responsive characteristics. The color measurement and cytotoxicity assay were also examined.
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Porous antimicrobial crosslinked film of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/carboxymethyl starch incorporating gallic acid for wound dressing application
(2024-01-01)
Pitpisutkul, Vipawan
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Because of weak mechanical qualities and low degree of swelling of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/carboxymethyl starch (HP/CMS) blended films for wound dressing application, this work prepared a unique antimicrobial crosslinked film utilizing succinic acid (SA) as a non-toxic crosslinker and gallic acid (GAL) as an antibacterial agent. It was observed that the infrared-shifted peak position of O[sbnd]H stretching and bending in HP/CMS/SA/GAL films was caused by hydrogen bond formation among HP, CMS and GAL components. The antimicrobial crosslinked films considerably enhanced their mechanical properties and swelling degree. After adding SA and GAL, the films retained their porosity structure as observed by scanning electron images. Moreover, GAL-loaded HP/CMS/SA films could inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli growth, showing their wound dressing potential. Crystallinity percentage, water vapor transmission rate, gel fraction, water solubility, water uptake and cytotoxicity were also investigated.
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Effects of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Fiber Amounts and Aspect Ratios on Properties of Biodegradable Composites Prepared from Thermoplastic Starch
(2023-01-01)
Pitpisutkul, Vipawan
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Jamjumras, Trisana
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Sawasdee, Kancharut
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Because of the low tensile properties and high hydrophilicity of thermoplastic starch (TPS), this research was focused on improving its characteristics through the addition of the natural cellulose fiber, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Different TPS composites reinforced with HPMC fibers were compounded using an internal mixer and were shaped using a compression molding machine. The effects of HPMC fiber content and aspect ratios were examined. It was found from infrared spectra that the wavenumbers of the O-H stretching of TPS polymer clearly shifted to lower wavenumber with the incorporation of HPMC fibers, which indicated new hydrogen bond formation. Moreover, a significant increase of maximum stress and elastic modulus of TPS/ HPMC fiber composites was detected. A clear drop in moisture uptake was also found when HPMC fibers were added into the TPS polymer matrix. In addition, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis were used to characterize several TPS composites. Biodegradability for various composites was also determined.
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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/carboxymethyl starch/zinc oxide porous nanocomposite films for wound dressing application
(2022-12-15)
Pitpisutkul, Vipawan
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Prachayawarakorn, Jutarat
Because of low moisture uptake, water vapor transmission rate, oxygen transmission rate, swelling capacity and no antibacterial activity of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) film, carboxymethyl starch (CMS) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were incorporated in order to improve its limitations for wound dressing application. The infrared shifted peak of O–H stretching and O–H bending in HPMC/CMS blended films was detected due to hydrogen bond formation between HPMC and CMS. Scanning electron images of HPMC/CMS blended films exhibited porous structure. In addition, swelling degree, moisture uptake, water vapor transmission rate and oxygen transmission rate of HPMC/CMS blended films with various contents of CMS clearly increased compared to HPMC film. Moreover, HPMC/CMS nanocomposite films loaded with ZnO-NPs showed good antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, revealing their potential for wound dressing application. Percentage of crystallinity, cytotoxicity, mechanical and thermal properties were also examined.

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