Development of Plant Extract-Based Composite Fibers and Aerogels

Author

Raul C. Barbosa, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

8-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

First Advisor

Dr. Karen Lozano

Second Advisor

Dr. Victoria Padilla

Third Advisor

Dr. Javier Ortega

Abstract

The aim of this study is to use the solid templating process of pullulan nanofibers in order to produce biocompatible, biodegradable, and antibacterial aerogels. The developed aerogels were produced using cross-linked pullulan nanofibers, which provide a water-stable structure allowing them to be used as wound dressing material. The morphology, thermal properties, water solubility, and thermal and physical properties of the nanofibers and aerogels were characterized. Furthermore, the antibacterial effect against gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli, and the biocompatibility using mouse embryonic fibroblasts (NIH 3T3) were investigated.

Comments

Copyright 2020 Raul C. Barbosa. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Barbosa, Raul C., "Development of Plant Extract-Based Composite Fibers and Aerogels" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 616.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/616