Chitosan Gel Sheet Containing Polymeric Micelles: Synthesis and Gelation Properties of PEG-Grafted Chitosan
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Wound-dressing sheet biomaterials can cover wound sites and enhance wound healing. In this study, a detailed evaluation of the factors affecting both the PEG modification percentage (PMP) in poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-grafted chitosan synthesis and the gelation properties of PEG-grafted chitosan was presented for constructing our novel hybrid hydrogel sheet consisting of PEG-grafted chitosan (a gel-forming polymer) and a reactive polymeric micelle (a crosslinker). It was confirmed that various factors (i.e., the weight ratio of PEG/chitosan, the pH of the buffer solution, reaction times, and reaction temperatures) in the preparation stage of PEG-grafted chitosans affected the PMP of PEG-grafted chitosans. Furthermore, the PMP of PEG-grafted chitosans affected their gelation properties. Finally, a 'flexible' hydrogel sheet that can be reversibly dried and moistened was successfully obtained. The dried rigid, thin sheet is expected to be suitable for stable preservation. The results obtained in this paper show that the incorporation of drug carriers into biomaterials is a novel approach to improve functionality.
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