Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4)
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Abstract
Constructing
hemostats
capable
of
effectively
controlling
severe
hemorrhage
from
irregular
wounds
presents
significant
challenges
and
imperatives.
In
this
study,
a
novel
approach
is
introduced
using
nanofibrous
chitin
microspheres
(NCM)
that
are
compressed
to
60%
strain
(NCM‐60%)
amplify
their
water‐initiated
expansion
performance.
This
unique
capacity
allows
NCM‐60%
efficiently
conform
fill
bleeding
cavities,
even
those
varying
depths
curvatures,
thereby
promoting
rapid
blood
coagulation
at
deep
sites.
exhibits
effective
control
femoral
artery
“J”‐shaped
liver
hemorrhages
in
151
±
6
s
68
15
s,
respectively,
revealing
its
exceptional
hemostatic
efficacy.
Furthermore,
exhibited
promising
capabilities
removing
microbes
water,
achieving
removal
rates
over
96%
bacteria.
Blood
compatibility
assessments
cytotoxicity
tests
further
confirmed
the
favorable
biocompatibility
NCM‐60%.
Importantly,
found
biodegrade
be
absorbed
vivo
within
12
weeks.
study
represents
first
instance
leveraging
nanofiber‐based
biomaterials
design
micro‐hemostat,
integrate
functions
with
waterborne
microorganism
removal,
expanding
potential
applications
micro‐nanostructural
materials
emergency
first‐aid
scenarios.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(24)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
Diabetic
wounds
are
difficult
to
heal,
and
the
key
wound
healing
is
exudate
management
effective
disinfection.
Inspired
by
asymmetric
wettability
of
Janus‐structured
lotus
leaves,
herein
study
has
presented
design
a
biomimetic
Janus
membrane
that
integrates
unidirectional
biofluid
drainage
photothermal‐enhanced
evaporation/sterilization
capabilities
for
accelerating
diabetic
healing.
This
prepared
electrospinning
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN)
nanofiber
containing
polydopamine
(PDA)
on
surface
polypropylene
(PP)
nonwoven
membrane.
Such
PP/PAN
x%PDA
enables
antigravity
“pumping”
water
from
hydrophobic
PP
layer
hydrophilic
PAN
within
22
s
through
contact
points
interface.
The
incorporation
30
wt%
PDA
in
imparts
high
photoabsorption
photothermal
responsiveness,
facilitating
continuous
volatilization
exudate,
achieving
twice
displacement
water,
causing
irreversible
damage
bacteria.
As
result,
it
effectively
alleviates
inflammation
cellular
fibrosis
while
promoting
collagen
deposition
due
its
structure
antibacterial
properties.
Impressively,
such
achieves
an
impressive
closure
rate
96.7%
wounds,
better
than
(59.8%)
conventional
bandages.
Therefore,
this
offers
promising
alternative
chronic
wounds.
Nano Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Inspired
by
the
skin
structure,
an
asymmetric
wettability
tri-layer
nanofiber
membrane
(TNM)
consisting
of
hydrophilic
inner
layer
loaded
with
lidocaine
hydrochloride
(LID),
hydrophobic
middle
ciprofloxacin
(CIP)
and
outer
has
been
created.
The
endows
TNM
waterproof
function
anti-adhesion
from
contaminants.
CIP
preserves
long-term
inhibition
bacteria
growth
LID
possesses
optimal
water-absorbing
capacity
air
permeability.
dramatically
elevates
water
contact
angles
10°
(inner
layer)
to
120°
(outer
layer),
indicating
wettability,
which
could
directionally
transport
wound
exudate
within
materials
meanwhile
maintain
a
comfortable
moist
environment
promote
healing.
Furthermore,
sequential
release
relieve
pain
rapidly
achieve
antibacterial
effect
in
long
run,
respectively.
In
addition,
shows
superior
biocompatibility
towards
L929
cells.
vivo
results
show
prevent
infection,
accelerate
epithelial
regeneration
significantly
This
study
indicates
developed
asymmetrical
synergetic
drug
great
potential
as
dressing
clinical
application.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(19)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
Uncontrollable
massive
bleeding
caused
by
trauma
will
cause
the
patient
to
lose
a
large
amount
of
blood
and
drop
body
temperature
quickly,
resulting
in
hemorrhagic
shock.
This
study
aims
develop
hemostatic
product
for
hemorrhage
management.
In
this
study,
waste
pomelo
peel
as
raw
material
is
chosen.
It
underwent
processes
carbonization,
purification,
freeze‐drying.
The
obtained
carbonized
(CPP)
hydrophilic
exhibits
porous
structure
(nearly
80%
porosity).
water/blood
absorption
ratio
significantly
faster
than
commercial
Gelfoam
has
similar
capacity.
addition,
CPP
showed
water‐triggered
shape‐recoverable
ability.
Moreover,
shows
ideal
cytocompatibility
compatibility
vitro
favorable
tissue
after
long
terms
subcutaneous
implantation.
Furthermore,
can
absorb
red
cells
fibrin.
also
platelets
activate
platelets,
it
capable
achieving
rapid
hemostasis
on
rat
tail
amputation
hepatectomized
model.
not
only
quickly
stop
liver‐perforation
rabbit
heart
uncontrolled
models,
but
promotes
liver
regeneration
situ.
These
results
suggest
shown
great
potential
managing
hemorrhage.
Regenerative Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Platelet-rich
plasma
(PRP)
is
one
of
the
most
popular
biomaterials
in
regenerative
medicine.
However,
difficulties
encountered
its
preservation,
and
requirement
for
on-demand
preparation
severely
limit
application.
In
addition,
rapid
degradation
wound
microenvironment
makes
sustained
release
growth
factors
impossible
finally
reduces
therapeutic
effect
on
chronic
wounds.
Here,
a
multifunctional
dressing
based
triple-layered
core-shell
fibers
loading
enduring
preservation
PRP
was
developed
using
one-step
coaxial
bioprinting
technique
combined
with
freeze-drying.
The
platelets
were
effectively
dispersed
immobilized
core
layer
fiber,
leading
to
from
PRP.
rate
can
be
controlled
by
adjusting
structure.
Simultaneously,
structure
reduce
deactivation
during
freezing
storage.
experimental
findings
suggest
that
exhibits
activity,
facilitating
process
healing
even
after
storage
period
180
days.
Furthermore,
protective
mechanism
fiber
investigated,
conditions
freeze-drying
optimized,
further
enhancing
long-term
storability
As
result,
dressings
this
study
offer
novel
approach
factor
active
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(22), P. 11381 - 11389
Published: May 22, 2024
The
nanomaterialization
of
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
has
aroused
widespread
interest
among
researchers.
Sanguinarine
(SAN)
is
a
kind
TCM
with
good
antibacterial
properties,
which
important
applications
in
anti-infection
wounds.
Additionally,
the
combination
photothermal
therapy
and
chemotherapy
can
overcome
bacterial
resistance,
further
improving
bactericidal
wound
healing
efficiency.
In
this
paper,
we
prepared
an
agent
by
loading
SAN
on
zwitterion-modified
MXene
quantum
dot
nanocarrier
(SAN@AHEP@Ta