| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10601717 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Alginate encapsulates the antiseptic povidone iodine (PVPI). ⺠Free standing films and beads of alginate and PVPI are formed. ⺠The release of the PVPI from the sodium alginate films and calcium alginate beads is within minutes and hours respectively. ⺠Films and beads with PVPI have antimicrobial properties.
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Authors
Ioannis Liakos, Loris Rizzello, Ilker S. Bayer, Pier Paolo Pompa, Roberto Cingolani, Athanassia Athanassiou,