Abstract
Alginate fibres are well established as primary wound dressings given their well-known sodium/calcium ion exchange ability at the wound surface coupled with their good liquid absorption characteristics. Chitosan, the deacetylated form of chitin is also well-known for its haemostatic, antimicrobial and wound healing ability. This paper discusses on unique combination of these two polysaccharides leading to the development of a truly conjugate fibre (Alchite) with distinctive physical and mechanical properties different to those of alginate and chitosan fibres. The report discusses the developmental steps leading to the production of this unique fibre and examines tensile, liquid absorbency, morphology and IR characterisation of the new fibre. It further examines its antimicrobial properties in company of Staphylococcus Aurous and Epidermis, two common skin and wound bacteria.
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