The use of biocompatible materials and fabrication methods
is of
particular importance in the development of wound dressings. Cellulose
acetate (CA) has excellent properties for wound dressing applications,
but it is insufficient for the wound healing process due to its lack
of bioactive and antibacterial properties. In this study, CA was electrospun
with retinyl palmitate (RP) and clove essential oil (CLV) to fabricate
a novel antibacterial and antioxidant biomaterial. The effects of
RP and CLV incorporation on the surface morphology, fiber diameter,
antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, cell viability, and
release behavior of the fabricated CA mats were investigated. In light
of these studies, it was determined that the nanofiber mat, fabricated
with a 15% w/v CA polymer concentration, a 1% w/w RP ratio, and a
5% w/w CLV ratio, was biocompatible with L929 fibroblast cells with
antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Overall, results showed
that this nanofiber offers promise for use as a wound dressing.