申请人:THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
公开号:US20160082141A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-24
Disclosed herein are composite fibers that comprises chitin and alginate. The formation of the chitinous-alginate composite fiber involves the use of ionic liquids and high molecular weight pure chitin obtained directly from chitin biomass. Optional additive such as vitamin E is successfully incorporated in to the composite fiber. The chitinousalginate fiber formed has a continuous and homogenous morphology, even with the addition of additive. Methods of making and using the chitinous-alginate composite fiber as wound dressing is also disclosed.