Superhydrophobic hemostatic nanofiber composites for fast clotting and minimal adhesion
Zhe Li, Athanasios Milionis, Yu Zheng, Marcus Yee, Lukas Codispoti, Freddie Tan, Dimos Poulikakos & Choon Hwai Yap. Nature Communications. DOI:10.1038/s41467-019-13512-8
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Jovo Vidic
Bandage material helps stop bleeding without adhering to the wound
Researchers from ETH Zurich and the National University of Singapore have developed a new kind of bandage that helps blood to clot and doesn’t stick to the wound. This marks the first time that scientists have combined both properties in one material.