Abstract
• Core-shell nanofibers were prepared by uniaxial electrospinning. • The nanofibers had a periodic distribution of porous spindle-knotted structure. • The nanofibrous membranes had the property of temperature-controlled shrinkage. • The nanofibrous membranes could accelerate wound closure. Temperature-controlled shrinkage polytrimethylene carbonate (PTMC)/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) core–shell nanofibrous membranes were successfully prepared by uniaxial electrospinning to accelerate wound closure. The characterization and temperature-controlled shrinkage of the PTMC/PVP nanofibrous membranes were investigated. The results showed that the PTMC/PVP core–shell nanofibers had a periodic distribution of porous spindle-knotted structure, and EDS elemental mapping of N elements indicated the core–shell structure with PTMC shell and PVP core. The PTMC/PVP (1:3) nanofibrous membrane had the maximum shrinkage in PBS for 120 min, which area percentage were decreased to 68.0% at 20 °C and 49.4% at 37 °C. The results indicated that the PTMC/PVP nanofibrous membranes shrinkage would be increased with the temperature increased. Further experiments confirmed the PTMC/PVP (1:3) nanofibrous membrane could reduce the wound area of rat skin to approximately 70% in 30 min.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
