Release Behavior and Antibacterial Activity of Chitosan/Alginate Blends with Aloe vera and Silver Nanoparticles

Aloe vera is a perennial plant employed for medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes that is rich in amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and polysaccharides, which are responsible for its therapeutic properties. Incorporating these properties into a biopolymer film obtained from alginate and chitosa...

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Main Authors: Luisa Fernanda Gómez Chabala, Claudia Elena Echeverri Cuartas, Martha Elena Londoño López
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/15/10/328