A freeze–thaw PVA hydrogel loaded with guava leaf extract: physical and antibacterial properties
William Xaveriano Waresindo, Halida Rahmi Luthfianti, Dhewa Edikresnha, Tri Suciati, Fatimah A. Noor, Khairurrijal Khairurrijal
Abstract
A polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel loaded with guava leaf extract (GLE) has potential applications as a wound dressing with good antibacterial activity.
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