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Future bandages could be armed with nanoflowers

Last updated: January 31, 2025 7:42 pm
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Flowers, despite their small size, often have a large surface area made up of petals. This principle extends even to the microscopic level, where nanoflowers are compound combinations in chemistry that grow into plant-like shapes. A team of researchers from the University of Genoa in Italy has developed a new nanostructure that utilizes carnation-like nanoflowers with a significant surface area to accommodate multiple wound-healing drug molecules.

Published in the journal ACS Applied Bio Materials, the medical breakthrough involves a bandage prototype that incorporates two polyphenol-based materials: copper phosphate and tannic acid. These components are known for their anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties. When combined and placed in a saline solution, the copper phosphate-tannic acid compounds self-assemble and form flower-like structures. These nanoflowers are then carefully attached to small strips of electrospun nanofabric.

The research team highlighted the importance of polyphenols, natural compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer properties, in biomedical applications. They emphasized the significance of environmentally friendly strategies for the green synthesis of polyphenol-based materials.

After preparing the bandages for testing, the researchers introduced them into cultures of harmful bacteria, including E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. An accompanying announcement on January 31st revealed that the nanoflower-covered fabrics effectively “inactivated” the bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant biofilms, while also protecting human cells grown in the lab.

The new nanoflower-based approach is believed to be cost-effective and highly efficient, offering a promising solution for accelerating wound healing and combating infections. The potential applications of nanoflowers extend beyond medicine, as evidenced by a study published in Advanced Materials in October 2024, which highlighted their uses in real-time imaging, wastewater purification, and microrobotics.

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Overall, the development of nanoflower bandages represents a significant advancement in the field of wound care and infection prevention. The unique properties of nanoflowers offer a versatile platform for various applications, with the potential to revolutionize multiple industries beyond healthcare.

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