Overview
Infection is a major concern in wound care. This programme investigates dressing technologies that help protect the wound environment.
We focus on approaches that balance protection with safety, comfort and compatibility with healing tissue.
Research goals
- 01
Protective barrier
Help guard the wound from external contamination.
- 02
Safety first
Materials selected for compatibility with skin and tissue.
- 03
Sustained performance
Consistent behaviour across the wear period.
Development stages
- 1
Discover
Define requirements and candidate approaches.
- 2
Design
Develop prototype dressing constructions.
- 3
Test
Evaluate prototypes in laboratory studies.
- 4
Refine
Improve designs based on results.
Potential applications
- Chronic wounds
- Post-surgical care
- Burns
More research
Wound DressingIn developmentAdvanced Hydrogel Dressings
Water-rich, soft dressings designed to keep the wound environment comfortable and supportive of healing.
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Wound DressingEarly researchNanofibre Wound Matrices
Ultra-fine fibrous structures that mimic the natural environment of skin to support tissue repair.
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Interested in antimicrobial dressing technologies?
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