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International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials Volume 64, 2015 - Issue 3
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Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Copolymers as Wound Dressing Fibers

Arda Aytimur Department of Advanced Technologies, Institute of Science and Technology, Gazi University, Teknikokullar, Ankara, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Serhat Koçyiğit Department of Advanced Technologies, Institute of Science and Technology, Gazi University, Teknikokullar, Ankara, Turkey
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İbrahim Uslu Department of Chemistry Education, Gazi Faculty of Education, Gazi University, Teknikokullar, Ankara, Turkey
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Faruk Gökmeşe Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
Pages 111-116 | Received 09 Oct 2013, Accepted 01 Feb 2014, Published online: 22 Oct 2014
 
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Abstract

Biocompatible polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol/polypropylene glycol copolymer mats were prepared by electrospinning. The composite fiber mats were subjected to detailed physical analysis complemented by scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transformations infrared spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopy images showed that the morphology and diameters of the fibers were mainly affected by the types of polymers and their copolymer compositions. Microbial culture results showed that among the tested fibrous mats polyvinyl alcohol/50% polyethylene glycol gave the best results in preventing the cell attachment and proliferation. This novel electrospun matrix would be used as potential wound dressing material for skin regeneration.

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