Formulation and Characterization of Cerium Ion Cross‐Linked Alginate/ PVA Films for Wound Dressing Applications

• Published in: Biopolymers Vol. 116; no. 5; p. e70043
• Main Authors: Kahya, Nilay, Öztekin, Nevin, Gürarslan, Alper
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2025
• Subjects: Alginates - chemistry; Bandages; Biocompatible Materials - chemistry; Cerium - chemistry; Cross-Linking Reagents - chemistry; Glucuronic Acid - chemistry; Hexuronic Acids - chemistry; Permeability; Polyvinyl Alcohol - chemistry; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; Steam; Wound Healing - drug effects; biopolymer; poly(vinyl) alcohol; acid treatment; wound dressing; cerium(III) carbonate
• ISSN: 0006-3525; 1097-0282; 1097-0282
• DOI: 10.1002/bip.70043

Herein, alginate films doped with cerium(III) carbonate were prepared via the casting method. An acid treatment process was applied to the films for cross‐linking by free Ce 3+ ions. The incorporation of poly(vinyl) alcohol into the alginate matrix enhanced the film properties. Fourier transform inf...