Application of self-healing, swellable and biodegradable polymers for wound treatment.

Aim: Self-healing, swellable and biodegradable polymers are vital materials that may facilitate the different stages of wound healing. The aim of this research was to prepare wound healing films using self-healing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), swellable hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), biodegradable polyglycolic acid (PGA) sutures and ciprofloxacin antibiotic for improved treatment outcome.

Methods: Films were formulated through aqueous-based mixing of varying amounts of polyvinyl alcohol (10-20% weight/weight (w/w)) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (0.