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Electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds, with their extracellular matrix-like architecture, offer potential to enhance healing.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A bilayer nanofibrous scaffold of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and chitosan loaded with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO) (TPU\/CS@ZnO) was fabricated via electrospinning. The scaffold consisted of a hydrophobic TPU outer layer for waterproof protection and a hydrophilic TPU\/CS@ZnO inner layer for bioactivity. Physicochemical properties were characterized by morphology, mechanical strength, and wettability. Cytocompatibility was evaluated in vitro, and wound healing efficacy was tested in vivo using a full-thickness skin defect model.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The scaffold displayed uniform fibres with a base-layer diameter of 231.81 \u00b1 44.85 nm, tensile strength of 8.42 \u00b1 0.58 MPa, and Young\u2019s modulus of 17.96 \u00b1 0.78 MPa. Water contact angles confirmed hydrophilic and hydrophobic layer characteristics (52.68\u00b0 \u00b1 4.46\u00b0 vs. 113.60\u00b0 \u00b1 2.85\u00b0). In vitro studies showed enhanced cell proliferation and adhesion, while in vivo experiments demonstrated over 90% wound closure at day 14, significantly faster than untreated groups. Histological analysis indicated contributions from cellular adhesion, angiogenesis, and immunomodulation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The bilayer TPU\/CS@ZnO scaffold integrates structural protection with biological activity, accelerating wound repair through multiple mechanisms. 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