A Modern Wound Dressing Alternative: Developing Electrospun Biodegradable Collagen Analog Scaffolds

Author

Andrew Tarlton, Ouachita Baptist UniversityFollow

Date of Award

5-5-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Department

Biology

First Reader

Dr. Sharon Hamilton

Second Reader

Dr. Joseph Bradshaw

Third Reader

Dr. Ray Franklin

Abstract

The overall goal of this research is to develop and test biodegradable, cost-effective biomimetic fiber mats that promote wound healing and hemostasis. We hypothesize that the attachment of specific functional groups to a caprolactone monomer will successfully polymerize into a novel polycaprolactone. The resulting material will be a biodegradable biomimetic polymer that will closely mimic the healing effects of collagen.

Comments

This thesis is currently embargoed. For information, please contact Dr. Sharon Hamilton.

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Recommended Citation

Tarlton, Andrew, "A Modern Wound Dressing Alternative: Developing Electrospun Biodegradable Collagen Analog Scaffolds" (2023). Honors Theses. 895.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/honors_theses/895