Keratin–cinnamon essential oil biocomposite fibrous patches for skin burn care
Despoina Kossyvaki, Giulia Suarato, Maria Summa, Arianna Gennari, Nora Francini, Iosifina Gounaki, Danae Venieri, Nicola Tirelli, Rosalia Bertorelli, Athanassia Athanassiou, Evie L. Papadopoulou
Abstract
Keratin based electrospun fibres containing cinnamon essential oil are highly antioxidant and antibacterial, and promote reduced tissue inflammation after skin burns.
Topics & Concepts
BiocompositeSkin careEssential oilKeratinFood scienceAntioxidantChemistryMaterials scienceMedicinePathologyComposite materialBiochemistryOrganic chemistryComposite numberDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersBee Products Chemical AnalysisSkin Protection and Aging