Corn stalk/AgNPs modified chitin composite hemostatic sponge with high absorbency, rapid shape recovery and promoting wound healing ability

Uncontrolled hemorrhage before hospitalization and infection are two great challenges for the safety of human life. Although chitin (CH) is a kind of effective hemostatic materials, it presents poor softness and antibacterial activity, which hinders its potential application. Herein, for the first time, loose corn stalk (CS) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were used to adjust the dense structures and poor antibacterial activities of solo chitin...