Nanofibre-coated bandage fights infection and helps heal wounds

Photo caption: Harnessing biological activity Tamer Uyar (left), Mohsen Alishahi and colleagues are using the botanical compound lawsone to create nanofibre-coated cotton bandages that combat infection and help wounds heal faster. Image courtesy: Darcy Rose / Cornell University. Article by Tami Freeman. Physics World – February 28, 2024. Research: International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

Wound healing is a complex procedure that represents an important healthcare challenge. Most medical dressings used on wounds are made from cotton gauze, which is biocompatible, breathable, absorbent and soft – but doesn’t promote healing or fight infection. What’s needed is a smart dressing that helps speed the healing process while proactively combating infection. […]

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