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The use of liposomes in the modification of polycaprolactone fibers
Author(s) -
Batory Mirella,
AdamusGrabicka Angelika,
SobczykGuzenda Anna,
Bartoszek Nina,
Komorowski Piotr,
Vyslouzilova Lucie,
Rozek Zbigniew,
Budzisz Elzbieta
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.43299
Subject(s) - polycaprolactone , liposome , materials science , biocompatible material , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , polyester , biomedical engineering , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , composite material , polymer , medicine , engineering
Polycaprolactone is fully bioresorbable and biocompatible material. Liposomes containing nanocopper, nanosilver, and nanogold are known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties and to further aid in the synthesis of collagen and elastin in the skin. It is possible to combine the properties of polycaprolactone fibers and liposomes in new approaches to deliver active substances through cosmetics and medicines. The aim of the research was to examine the possibility of simple modification of PCL fibers with use of nanocopper, nanogold, and nanosilver incorporated liposomes. The size and the type of the liposomes were examined using optical microscopy and DLS techniques. The fibres modified with liposomes were investigated using SEM and FTIR techniques. Additionally the contact angle measurements were performed. The study shows an innovative method of modifying polycaprolactone nonwoven textiles. This combination of PCL fibers and liposomes allows easy and efficient preparation and delivery of active substances to a particular location. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133 , 43299.