An important aspect of wound dressing is to prevent infection. The objective of this research is to create a new form of wound dressing using the biopolymer chitosan. Chitosan bears antimicrobial properties and it could be extracted from waste shells of crustaceans, by the deacetylation of chitin. Chitosan sheets are known to be nontoxic, nonallergenic and biodegradable. In addition to creating the chitosan-based wound dressing, the sheets are modified with the infusion of naturally derived powders and oils in an effort to enhance its antibacterial properties. Some of the selected oils include neem, turmeric, calendula, lemongrass, bergamot, and cinnamon cassia. Selected powders include marine phytoplankton, red beet, and mushroom. The novel chitosan sheets are tested against <i>E. coli and fungi. </i>The synthesis, physical characteristics, and antimicrobial data is herein reported.<br/>

Enhancement of antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of chitosan with essential oils when used as a wound dressing

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