In this study, we synthesized a supramolecular antibacterial ionic salt, [PHMB][Sal], based on poly-(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB) and sodium salicylate (SS) to endow plastic membranes with antibacterial function. The antibacterial composites of polyelectrolyte-nonsteroidal ionic salt can be blended with polymer materials, such as polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), because the melting point of the salt can be coordinated with that of the polymer material. The properties of the prepared membranes containing polyelectrolyte-nonsteroidal ionic salts did not change significantly. The mechanical properties and antimicrobial activities of the prepared hydrophobic membranes were investigated. When 3% of [PHMB][Sal] was added, the antimicrobial activities against Grampositive Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were 4.12 and 4.30, respectively, and the antibacterial rate was as high as 99.9%, exhibiting extremely excellent antimicrobial properties. Biodegradable [PHMB][Sal] membrane materials are expected to be used in medical environments as well as on packaging surfaces in logistics, which can effectively prevent bacterial cross-infection.
Gravi-A nanoparticles, composed of retinyl propionate (RP) and hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR), were prepared by encapsulating the two using the high-pressure homogenization technique. The nanoparticles are effective in anti-wrinkle treatment with high stability and low irritation. We evaluated the effect of different process parameters on nanoparticle preparation. Supramolecular technology effectively produced nanoparticles with spherical shapes with an average size of 101.1 nm. The encapsulation efficiency was in the 97.98–98.35% range. The system showed a sustained release profile for reducing the irritation caused by Gravi-A nanoparticles. Furthermore, applying lipid nanoparticle encapsulation technology improved the transdermal efficiency of the nanoparticles, thereby allowing these to penetrate deep into the dermis layer to achieve precise and sustained release of active ingredients. Gravi-A nanoparticles can be extensively and conveniently used in cosmetics and other related formulations by direct application.
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