Formulation of a Multifunctional Nanocomposite Hydrogel Based on Natural Polysaccharides, Biogenic Copper Nanoparticles and Essential Oils

Abstract

RESULTS and DISCUSSIONS goal to nanoparticles synthesized presence nanoparticles hydrogel. significantly better antimicrobial especially on Staphylococcus embedded with and essential a higher both and negative bacteria. It also displayed antibiotic activity against MRSA ATCC 33591, a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strain with public health significance. Conclusions: When coupled with the specified essential oil blend, copper sulfate demonstrated strong synergistic antibacterial action. Altogether, this work assessed and validated the in vitro antibacterial activity of a polysaccharides-based composite hydrogel comprising biologically synthesized copper nanoparticles and essential oils with potential applications in both human and veterinary medicine.