01/08/2016 – Albiotex
Wound dressings made from bacterial alginate
Researchers establish a biotechnological process to produce bacterial alginate for use as the raw material for fibre-based medical products.
Wound dressing (nonwoven/fleece) made from alginate fibres derived from bacteria. Bacterial alginate nonwoven materials absorb up to 70% more liquid than marine alginate nonwovens (Photo: Hohenstein Institute)
Wound dressing (nonwoven/fleece) made from alginate fibres derived from bacteria. Bacterial alginate nonwoven materials absorb up to 70% more liquid than marine alginate nonwovens (Photo: Hohenstein Institute)