Development, characterization, and diffusion modelling of physically cross-linked hydrogel wound dressings from cellulosic blends and sodium hydroxide/thiourea aqueous solution

Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymeric networks with solid-like appearance and with physical or chemical cross-links existing among the chains. When used as wound dressing, hydrogels have the ability to absorb wound exudates, maintain moisture or the wound, and swell several times their dry volum...

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Main Author: Bigornia, Dax Elbert A. (Author)
Other Authors: Tumolva, Terence P. (adviser.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
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