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Crosslinker-Free Sodium Alginate/Cellulose Nanocrystal/PVA Composite Sponges as Tunable, Cytocompatible Macromolecular Carriers for Controlled Tetracycline Delivery in Wound Healing

Aug 2026 · Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation · Vol 22 · 0 citations · 88 references

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The developed crosslinker-free SA/CNC/PVA composite sponges function as cytocompatible macromolecular carriers in which cellulose nanocrystals act as structural nanofillers regulating matrix architecture and drug release behavior.

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