By Haomiao Zhang, Ye Lu, Lei Huang, Ping Liu, Jun Ni, Tianqi Yang, Yihong Li, Yu Zhong, Xinping He, Xinhui Xia, Jiancang Zhou
Bacterial infections in wounds continue to be a major challenge in clinical settings worldwide and represent a significant threat to human health. In this work, we have proposed novel expandable and versatile methods for solidifying sodium alginate (SA) with metal ions (such as Fe3+ , Co2+ , Ni2+ , Cu2+ , and Zn2+ ) to create Metal-Alginate (M-Alg) hydrogel with adjustable morphology, composition, and microstructure. It conforms to the wound site, protects against second infection, reduces inflammation, and promotes the healing of infected wounds...
March 13, 2024: Advanced Healthcare Materials