Dataset for "Sodium alginate/cuprous oxide composite materials with antibacterial properties: A preliminary study revealing the counteracting effects of oligosaccharides in the matrix"

The dataset presented herewith is that of a research paper entitled “Sodium alginate/cuprous oxide composite materials with antibacterial properties: A preliminary study revealing the counteracting effects of oligosaccharides in the matrix”, authored by Reeba Thomas, Fengyi Wang, Wipa Suginta, Chien-Yi Chang, Fengwei Xie.

In this study, different hydrogels based on sodium alginate (SA) included with chitin or chitosan oligosaccharides (NACOS or COS) and cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) nanoparticles were prepared and their antimicrobial properties were assessed. The details of this research can be read from the paper.

Keywords:
chitin oligosaccharides, chitosan oligosaccharides, sodium alginate hydrogels, cuprous oxide nanoparticles, antimicrobial properties, polysaccharide composites
Subjects:
Bioengineering
Materials processing
Materials sciences
Mechanical engineering

Cite this dataset as:
Thomas, R., Wang, F., Suginta, W., Chang, C., Xie, F., University of Bath, 2025. Dataset for "Sodium alginate/cuprous oxide composite materials with antibacterial properties: A preliminary study revealing the counteracting effects of oligosaccharides in the matrix". Bath: University of Bath Research Data Archive. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15125/BATH-01469.

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Dataset 2025-05-08.zip
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Creators

Reeba Thomas
Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology

Fengyi Wang
Newcastle University

Wipa Suginta
Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology

Chien-Yi Chang
Newcastle University

Fengwei Xie
University of Bath

University of Bath
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Data collection method:

For details of the methodology, see the "Materials and methods" section of the associated paper.

Technical details and requirements:

The files were created using Excel, Origin, and GraphPad prism software programmes.

Additional information:

For the detailed information regarding the samples tested, refer to the respective figure captions in the associated paper.

Documentation Files

README.rtf
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Funders

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
https://doi.org/10.13039/501100000266

Breaking FROntiers for advanced engineering of bespoke, functional Biopolymer COmposite materials
EP/V002236/3

Publication details

Publication date: 8 May 2025
by: University of Bath

Version: 1

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15125/BATH-01469

URL for this record: https://researchdata.bath.ac.uk/1469

Related papers and books

Thomas, R., Wang, F., Suginta, W., Chang, C.-Y., and Xie, F., 2025. Sodium Alginate/Cuprous Oxide Composite Materials with Antibacterial Properties: A Preliminary Study Revealing the Counteracting Effects of Oligosaccharides in the Matrix. Foods, 14(10), 1666. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14101666.

Contact information

Please contact the Research Data Service in the first instance for all matters concerning this item.

Contact person: Fengwei Xie

Departments:

Faculty of Engineering & Design
Chemical Engineering