RSC Adv.,2016,6, 55211–55219

Antimicrobial hydrogels based on autoclaved　poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt
maleic anhydride) mixtures for wound care　applications

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Novel antimicrobial hydrogels with good mechanical and physical properties were synthesized by autoclaving aqueous mixtures of poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride).

The structure of these materials was studied by infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and solid state nuclear magnetic resonance. The swelling behavior, mechanical properties and adhesion of the hydrogels to porcine skin were evaluated. cytotoxicity).