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Electrospun PLA/Cellulose/Chitosan/PEG Nanofibers for Wound Dressing: Effects of Composition and Feed Rate Shofiyah; Syis Muhim; Muljani, Srie; Tri Widjaja; Rohmah, Aisyah Alifatul Zahidah; ari, Citra Yulia S
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (SAFE-Network)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v10i1.959

Abstract

This study presents the development of a biocompatible and biodegradable nanofiber-based wound dressing fabricated via electrospinning using a composite of polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose, chitosan, and polyethylene glycol (PEG). The novelty of this work lies in the systematic control of material composition and processing parameters, particularly the feed rate, to regulate fiber morphology and surface properties. The results demonstrate that the incorporation of PEG, cellulose, and chitosan influences the contact angle through intermolecular hydrogen bonding, without forming new chemical bonds, indicating that physical blending rather than chemical interactions govern the system. Furthermore, increasing the feed rate enhances polymer jet stretching, resulting in finer and more uniform nanofibers. The resulting nanofiber structure exhibits characteristics suitable for wound dressing applications, including improved interaction with aqueous environments and structural uniformity. Overall, this study provides insight into the relationship between material composition, processing conditions, and nanofiber formation mechanisms, contributing to the rational design of advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications. Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingSDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 13: Climate Action
Co-Authors A.R Yelvia Sunarti Abdullah, Affan Zein Adelita Sidabutar Agustina, Meri Aisyah Alifatul Zahidah Rohmah Ajiz, Hendrix Abdul Amalia, Ayu Rizka Amelia Putri Kusherawati Anggelina, Efline Anggoro, Achmad Rahditya Viman Anhar, Farhan Auladana Putra AR Yelvia Sunarti ari, Citra Yulia S Arianti, Rahma Dea Rerindra Astuti, Dwi Hery Bambang Wahyudi Bambang Wahyudi Wahyudi Caecilia - Pujiastuti Caecilia Pujiastuti Caecilia Pujiastuti Caecillia Pujiastuti Cahyo, Mei Syella Kurnia Putri Candra, Adi Clareta Rahmawati Maudy Damayanti, Savira Farizqy Darma, Apriandi Putra Diah Nur Fitri Midayoga Dwi Hery Astuti Dwipayanti, Juvita Retno Dyah Suci Perwitasari Erliyanti, Nove Kartika Erwan Adi Saputro Faiqoh, Iklimatul Farida Pulansari Heru Setyawan Indah Dwi Wahyuningsih Isni Utami ISNI UTAMI J.E. Sutanto Jawwad, Muhammad Abdus Salam JE Sutanto Kamil, Ihsan Ketut Sumada Kindriari Nurma Wahyusi Kusuma, Kurnia Arifiani L.Urip Widodo, Yohandrik Novel Karaman Luluk Edahwati Maharani, Eka Ferdinda Putri Ayu Matovanni, Maudy Pratiwi Novia Maulana, Mochamad Titus Mega Rosilina Mega Rosilina Mirwan, Mohammad Moch Iqbal Darmawan Mochamad Titus Maulana Mochamad Titus Maulana Mohammad Falahul Habibaini Nuruddin Mu’tasim Billah Nana Dyah Siswati, Anwar Zain and Mohammad Nicander, Priscillia stevanies Nofitasari, Luluk Novanto, Satria Agung Nove Kartika Noviardyanti, Fara Zabrina Nur Annisa Nur Hapsari Pamoedji, Yemima Natalia Eka Kristiyanti Pangestu, Titan Obby Pertiwi, Beta Cahaya Pradana, Alfian Rizki Prasetyo Hadi Prasetyo, Muhammad Dewa Pujiastuti, Caecilia Pujiastuti, Caecilia Pujiastuti, Caecilia Pujiastuti, Caecilia Pujiastuti, Caecilia - Putri, Alisyah Ananda Ramadhan, Mochamad Rafli Reva Edra Nugraha Rifaldi, Kornelius Rosilina, Mega S Suprihatin Sani Sani Sari, Amilia Putri Puspita Shofiyah Silviya Nur Ridha Sintha Soraya Santi Sri Redjeki Sukirmayadi Sukirmayadi Sunarti, A.R Yelvia Suprianti, Lilik Suprihatin Suryandari, Ade Sonya Susilowati sutiyono sutiyono Syis Muhim Titi Susilowati Tri Widjaja Utami, Noni Esti Verbiawan, Erza Anggara Wahyu Hidayah Widiyastuti Widiyastuti Widyaningrum, Nilam Putri Wiraya, Wira Arta Wisnu Adi Prasojo Yuani Firanita Yulia S, Putri Arysanti