TNPSC Thervupettagam

Dressing material from banana fibres

March 9 , 2024 121 days 190 0
  • Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Assam has formulated a sustainable and economical wound dressing material utilising banana fibres.
  • The scientists combined banana fibres with biopolymers such as chitosan and guar gum to create the innovative dressing material.
  • Additionally, the patch was loaded with an extract from the Vitex negundo L. plant, showcasing its capabilities in in vitro drug release and antibacterial activity.

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