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Preparation of sodium alginate and xanthan gum bionanocomposite films reinforced with hybrid halloysite nanotubes containing ZnO and licorice root extract for wound dressing applications.
Seyyede Fatemeh Mousavi, Nasser Arsalani, Marjan Ghorbani
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2025
Findings
This study tested licorice root extract mixed into a special wound-dressing film made with nanotubes and zinc oxide. The films showed better strength, moisture control, and antibacterial properties—and the licorice extract released slowly over time, staying active longer than it normally would.
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Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
International journal of biological macromolecules
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