The synthesis and characterization of zinc-containing electrospun chitosan/gelatin derivatives with antibacterial properties.

Homogenous allocation of inorganic particles in a polymeric matrix is a challenge. In this work, we discuss electrospinning of chitosan /gelatin using CS-Si (chitosan silicone hybrids) as well as the formation of homogeneously distributed Zn elements inside chitosan nanofiber through chitosan -GPTMS hybrids. Chitosan -GPTMS hybrids can be synthesized by acid catalyzed amino-oxirane addition reaction.

An innovative method for preparation of nanometal hydroxide superabsorbent hydrogel.

A novel method for preparation of a conducting nanometal hydroxide hydrogel was undertaken. In situ accommodation of metal hydroxide nanoparticles within swollen hydrogel networks is developed. Thus, poly(acrylic acid/acrylate) hydrogel (PAAc/AC) was prepared by simultaneous polymerization of acrylic acid/acrylate (AAc/AC).