Scientists Design Self-Assembling Nanoflowers That Fight Wound Infections
Scientists at the University of Genoa created flower-shaped nanomaterials from copper and tannic acid that can kill bacteria, reduce biofilm formation, and neutralize harmful free radicals—key challenges in wound healing. These “nanoflowers” combine three essential healing functions in a single material, potentially offering a powerful alternative to antibiotics.
The nanoflowers were embedded into a fiber-based wound dressing that’s safe for human cells, blood-compatible, and effective against common wound-infecting bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
This green, low-energy synthesis method uses natural plant compounds and may offer a sustainable, customizable solution for treating chronic or antibiotic-resistant wounds in the future./ ACS Applied Bio Materials
