Image Description: Copper nanoparticle coating on surgical wound dressings using Nikalyte, reducing MRSA colony formation.
Industry: Healthcare / Wound Healing / Antibacterial Solutions
Challenge:
The client, an NHS Research Hospital, faced significant challenges in preventing and treating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in wound care. They were looking for a solution to enhance the effectiveness of surgical wound dressings in fighting bacterial infections, particularly MRSA, which is known for its resistance to traditional antibiotics.
Solution:
Nikalyte utilized our Terminated Gas Condensation technology integrated with the NL UHV system to successfully deposit copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) onto surgical wound dressings. The structural design of the Cu nanoparticles was key to the solution, featuring a rough surface that helps improve adhesion to the bacterial membrane, facilitating the destruction of bacterial cells. This design provided a fast-acting and highly effective antimicrobial solution for wound care.
Results:
Our research demonstrated that Cu NPs significantly reduce MRSA colony formation, with antibacterial action occurring within minutes of contact with the bacteria. The copper nanoparticles’ rough surface structure enhances their ability to adhere to the bacterial membrane, disrupting the integrity of the bacterial cell wall and preventing further bacterial growth. This provides an essential improvement in wound healing and infection control.
Key Finding: The use of Cu nanoparticles on wound dressings not only demonstrated effectiveness against MRSA but also showed promising results in enhancing wound healing by reducing the risk of infection and promoting a cleaner healing environment.
Note: Full details of the project and results are confidential, protected under an NDA.
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