Publisher: Elsevier
Chronic wounds (CWs) are labeled as a significant clinical challenge due to their complex treatment, often hindered by bacterial colonization and persistent inflammation. In this study, the potential of wet-spun polycaprolactone (PCL) fibers embedded with thymol (PCL-thy), a natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound, was investigated for the treatment of CWs. The incorporation of thymol within the fiber structure was confirmed through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Several characterization tests demonstrated the efficient production of PCL fibers, highlighting ...