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In this study, cotton fibers and untreated cotton fabric structures used in the textile industry were activated and used as yeast immobilization matrix. Cotton and untreated cotton fabric structures immobilized with yeast were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray spectroscopy techniques for the determination of their immobilization rates. In addition, surface properties and morphological properties of yeast immobilized structures were investigated. Then, yeast immobilized cotton-based structures were used for color removal of Reactive Blue 171 (RB 171) textile dye, which is a serious environmental pollution factor. Very high color removal results were obtained for both raw cotton and untreated cotton fabric samples with yeast immobilized. For yeast immobilized untreated cotton fabrics, dye color removal results were obtained as 55% and 57%, respectively, after 24 h under static and shaking conditions. For raw cotton fibers immobilized with yeast, the RB 171 decolorization efficiency was 76 and 83% dye decolourization results in static and agitated conditions, respectively. As a result, it has been seen that yeast immobilized cotton fibers can be used successfully in the decolourization of reactive textile dyes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays, in the treatment of such fungal infections, antifungal drugs in various forms are one of the most preferred methods. These medications can be in the form of creams and lotions, shampoos, pills, suppositories, powders, or sprays. The dose of the drugs is adjusted according to the type and growth area of the fungus, the severity of the symptoms, and the medical history of the patients. Dressing materials with antifungal properties are an alternative treatment method used for the treatment of fungal skin infections. These covers not only treat fungal infections but also prevent their spread. Within the scope of this study, polyurethane-based wound dressing materials (PU-UDA/PCL) with antifungal properties were developed. Electrospining method was used to produce these dressing materials and the surface area of the wound dressing material was increased, thereby increasing the effect of antifungal property. Polypropylene glycol, glycerol, and catechin as polyol were preferred in polyurethane (PU) synthesis. These structures were polymerized with isophorone diisocyanate and modified with 10-undecenoic acid. Obtained 10-undecenoic acid modified polyurethane (PU-UDA) structures were transformed into wound dressing structure with polycaprolactone (PCL) by electrospinning method. Structural, morphological, and thermal properties of the wound dressing materials were analyzed with different instrumental analysis methods. The antifungal activities of PU-UDA/PCL were tested. Antifungal tests were performed on C. albicans and C. tropicalis. Therefore, PU-UDA/PCL series could be used as an efficient antifungal agent. Finally, it was determined that the obtained 10-undecenoic acid-based polyurethane fibers have a suitable structure and feature for the treatment of many fungal infections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the current study, kappa carrageenan (κ-carr) and gelatin (gel) based hemostatic sponges were fabricated for dental applications. The K-carr and gel based dental sponges were characterized by attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The morphological properties of the dental sponges were observed by Scanning Electron Microscope analysis. Thermal properties of sponges were evaluated by Thermogravimetric Analysis. The swelling and hydrolytic degradation percentages of the dental sponges were investigated in pH 6.8 to mimic oral saliva. The mechanical properties of the dental sponges were determined and were found to be higher in comparison with the commercial sponge. The sponges reached approximately 95% blood absorption at the end of 45 min. κ-carr and gel based dental sponges did not show cytotoxic effects on the L929 fibroblast cell line in thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide cell viability assay. All results suggested that the developed κ-carr and gel based dental sponges demonstrate great potential for dental applications for the future health care materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this research was to investigate the potential of ampicillin-loaded hydrogels based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), hyaluronic acid (HA) and kappa-carrageenan (K-Carr) as an antibiotic-releasing wound dressing. Firstly, the novel polymers (HA-g-K-Carr) were synthesized by grafting of HA onto K-Carr using 4-dimethylaminopyridine/1-(3-dimethylaminopyl)-3-ethyl-carbodiimide hydrochloride as catalyst system via esterification reaction. The characterization of the polymer structure was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance and thermogravimetric analysis. Secondly, PVA/(HA-g-K-Carr) hydrogel with/without loading of ampicillin molecules was formed via freeze–thawing method since PVA/K-Carr and PVA/HA hydrogels were also fabricated as control groups. The hydrogels were subjected to characterizations with FTIR and X-ray diffractometer. PVA/(HA-g-K-Carr) hydrogel demonstrated the highest swelling amount and highest ampicillin release amount reaching an equilibrium value after 480 min rather than the other hydrogels. Also, PVA/(HA-g-K-Carr) hydrogel exhibited inhibition zone against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus and no cytotoxic effect for L929 cells. All the results showed that PVA/(HA-g-K-Carr) hydrogels are good candidates for wound dressing applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The antibacterial sponges with high macroporosity, high interconnectivity and high biocompatibility is a significant concern for wound healing applications. In this work, novel Aloe vera (AV) based sponges were developed via subsequent lyophilization with further chemical crosslinking throughout the double network sponges. Single network was composed of gelatin-sodium alginate (G-SA) while the double network using gelatin-sodium alginate- sodium hyaluronate (G-SA-HA) was produced with the addition of hyaluronic acid solution into the gelatin-sodium alginate matrix. Lastly, Aloe vera as the bioactive agent was fabricated throughout the gelatin-sodium alginate-sodium hyaluronate matrix. The AV-based sponges demonstrated large pores with high interconnectivity. The swelling degree of the AV-based sponges were higher than that of G-SA and G-SA-HA sponges. The release of AV from the sponges reached an equilibrium value after 24 h showing a more controlled release at pH 5.5 than at pH 7.4. AV-based sponges showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Bacillus cereus and displayed any cytotoxicity against Mesenchymal stem cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]