AgSD nanocrystals improved the dissolution behavior but aggravate the cytotoxicty.
Encapsulation of AgSD nanocrystals in chitosan hydrogels reduced their cytotoxicity.
Encapsulation of AgSD nanocrystals in hydrogels facilitated sustained release.
Encapsulation of AgSD nanocrystals in hydrogels remained high antibacterial activity.
Hydrogels containing AgSD nanocrystals showed the best in vivo healing effects.