Summary
This study examines electrospun poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) fibres functionalised with silver and gold nanostructures, evaluating them as dual-action materials that combine antibacterial activity with biocompatibility for wound care and tissue engineering. The work compares how the two metals affect fibre morphology, surface chemistry and the balance between bacterial inhibition and mammalian cell viability, with the aim of identifying formulations that remain effective against pathogens without compromising the response of host cells.
Linari Electrospinning Systems
RT Advanced electrospinning system
The fibres in this study were produced on an RT Advanced system (Linari Engineering S.r.l., Pisa, Italy), the multi-material platform supporting up to 8 independent pumps at 60 kV with controlled atmosphere. Linari Engineering is a co-author of this publication.