Development and Characterization of Nanosilver-Mediated Electrospun Silk Fibers

Yousaf, Madiha; Raza, Zulfiqar Ali; Aslam, Muhammad; Rehman, Muhammad Shoaib ur

doi:10.1080/15440478.2022.2111626

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“…However, there are serious deficiencies when SF fibers are applied in the antimicrobial field. The brittleness [ 14 ] and antimicrobial properties [ 15 ] of silk fibers are both limiting factors in their development. The mechanical properties of artificially synthesized SF materials are inferior to those of other synthetic polymers.…”

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Electrospinning Silk-Fibroin-Based Fibrous Membranes with AgNPs for Antimicrobial Application

Li,

Gong,

Jia

et al. 2024

Polymers

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Silk fibroin (SF) has excellent biocompatibility and is one of the most commonly used polymer materials. However, SF fibers have serious drawbacks as antibacterial materials due to their lack of stability and bacterial resistance. Therefore, it is of paramount significance to enhance the stability and bolster the bacterial resistance of SF fibers. In this study, SF fibers were fabricated and loaded with Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) to improve the antimicrobial properties of the fibers. The impact of reduction conditions on the size of AgNPs was also investigated. In an antibacterial test, the fibers that were prepared exhibited over 98% bacterial resistance against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). Therefore, as an efficient antibacterial material, these fibers are expected to become a candidate material in medical and textile fields. This study offers a novel approach for the utilization of SF fibers in the realm of antibacterial applications.

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confidence: 99%