Nanocomposite fibers with a dramatic reduction in human plasma coagulation time

A method of making a cellulose—nanoclay hemostatic nanocomposite fiber, comprising the steps of:

• preparing a cellulose solution including cellulose and a non-volatile solvent;
• preparing a first bath comprising a nanoclay suspension that includes an aluminosilicate and water;
• electrospinning the cellulose solution into the first bath including the nanoclay
• suspension to cause precipitation of solidified cellulose-nanoclay fibers;
• removing the solidified cellulose—nanoclay fibers from the first bath;
• and
• washing the solidified cellulose—nanoclay fibers in a second bath comprising alcohol and water,
• wherein the aluminosilicate is halloysite, and
• wherein the solidified cellulose—nanoclay fibers are configured to coagulate human plasma in an average time of about 124 seconds to about 162 seconds.