New bionic skin wound dressing accelerates infected tissue healing

Dressings face a critical limitation: no single product has successfully integrated protective function, wearing comfort, and efficient antibacterial activity. Now, researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, led by Professor Xungai Wang, Professor Shuo Shi, Professor Huiqun Zhou, and Professor Yang Ming, together with collaborators from City University of Hong Kong, Jiangnan University, and Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, have presented a breakthrough bionic wound dressing that bridges the gap between passive coverage and active healing. Why this dressing matters Traditional wound dressings typically force a trade-off between comfort and functionality. Gauze adheres to wounds and causes pain during changes; foam dressings…