# Nanofibre-coated bandage fights infection and helps heal wounds

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/nanofibre-coated-bandage-fights-infection-and-helps-heal-wounds/
- Published: 2024-03-27T09:45:01-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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. […] Click here to view original web page at physicsworld.com