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A Multifunctional β‐CD@Menthol/GGP@CNC Composite Hydrogel with Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Antioxidant/Antibacterial Properties

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study reports a composite hydrogel composed of ginseng peptides (GGP), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), and menthol@β‐cyclodextrin (β‐CD@Menthol). Characterization confirms the successful inclusion of menthol, enhances crystallinity, and a uniform porous structure. The β‐CD@Menthol/GGP@CNC hydrogel exhibits high mechanical strength (elongation 1495.4%, toughness 3320.0 kJ m −3 ), strong antioxidant activity (ABTS scavenging 90.9%), excellent swelling capacity (1198.3% in saline), and effective antibacterial effects against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus . These properties highlight its promise as a multifunctional wound dressing to combat infection and oxidative stress in chronic wounds.

Source: Crystal Research and Technology

DOI: 10.1002/crat.70041

Authors: Lu Gan, Wancheng Song, Hao Shi, Shilei Zhang

Institutions: Xinjiang Medical University, Huai'an University

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Huaiyin Institute of Technology