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.