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Fibrous membranes of cellulose acetate (CA), poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and composite membranes of these polymers, were obtained by the electrospinning method. Using systematic method, the optimal conditions for preparation of fibrous membranes were found. Both CA and PVP a concentration of 8% weight was found. The CA was dissolved in a acetone:-water solution, volume ratio 80 : 20 and the PVP is dissolved in ethanol:water solution, ratio volume 85 : 15. The flow rate for both polymers was 1.5 mL h À1. The same applied voltage value and the distance between the needle and collection plate were for polymer both, 15 kV and 15 cm respectively. The morphology of fibrous membranes and composite membranes were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The CA fibers showed ribon morphology, while the PVP fibers were cilindric, in both cases with diameters in the micrometer range. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that CA had a complete degradation to 445 C, while the fibrous membranes PVP required a value of temperature for degradation of up to 571 C. Fibrous composite membrane PVP/CA/PVP shows a higher value of strain at break (%), and a lower value of tensile strength (MPa) compared to CA/PVP/CA.

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The optimal conditions for the fibers preparation of cellulose acetate (CA) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) containing triclosan within the fiber were successfully found; the physicochemical characteristics of these fibrous membranes were corroborated by FTIR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, mechanical tests, SEM , and TEM analysis. The formation of composite fibers of CA and PVP containing triclosan at the core of the fiber was evidenced. A comparative study of the release properties of amoxicillin, epicatechin or triclosan embedded into fibers CA/PVP/CA was performed. As more interactions of the drug with CA or PVP occur, slower release of the drug into the release medium takes place. Regarding the drug delivery system design, it is important to consider the possible molecular interactions between the material components and predict how fast or slow the drug will be delivered into the corresponding medium.