Freeze-thawed hydrogel loaded by Piper crocatum extract with in-vitro antibacterial and release tests
Indonesian red betel (Piper crocatum) has been used traditionally to cure wounds and to prevent diseases as well as an antiseptic, while the leaves were also reported to inhibit the growth of bacteria. On the other hand, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a suitable biomaterial with a wide range of applicat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Materials Research and Technology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785421008140 |