Table 1.
Abbreviation and composition of each matrix, their composition and proportion of alginate and chitosan.
| Matrix | Alginate Solution 1% (v/v) (Alg1) | Chitosan Solution 1% (v/v) (Chit 1) | Chitosan Solution 1.5% (v/v) (Chit 1.5) | NaHCO3 | Aloe vera Gel AV | Nanoparticles AgNps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 75% | 25% | * | * | * | * |
| B | 75% | * | 25% | * | * | * |
| C | 25% | 75% | * | 0.12 M | * | * |
| A-AV | 75% | 25% | * | * | Yes | * |
| B-AV | 75% | * | 25% | * | Yes | * |
| C-AV | 25% | 75% | * | 0.12 M | Yes | * |
| A-Nps | 75% | 25% | * | * | * | Yes |
| B-Nps | 75% | * | 25% | * | * | Yes |
| C-Nps | 25% | 75% | * | 0.12 M | * | Yes |
| A-AV-Nps | 75% | 25% | * | * | Yes | Yes |
| B-AV-Nps | 75% | * | 25% | * | Yes | Yes |
| C-AV-Nps | 25% | 75% | * | 0.12 M | Yes | Yes |
* It does not contain.