Smart Composites for Minimising Bacterial Biofilm Formation
Lead Research Organisation:
Nottingham Trent University
Department Name: School of Science & Technology
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Stephen Forsythe (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Phair J
(2014)
Butyl grafted polyethylene films doped with carbon black: A foundation for the development of smart bandages
in Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
| Description | Early warning of wound infections can be obtained while the dressing is in place. |
| Exploitation Route | Development of smart bandages to alert hospital staff of bacterial infection while wounds are 'healing' |
| Sectors | Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | Smart composites |
| Organisation | Ulster University |
| Department | School of Engineering |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Analysis of bacterial adherence to materials |
| Collaborator Contribution | They were the PI |
| Impact | Complementary approach to determining bacterial adherence and detection on solid materials appropriate for catheters and wound bandages |
| Start Year | 2010 |
| Title | Smart materials |
| Description | PI is currently seeking further funding to continue collaboration |
| Type | Support Tool - For Medical Intervention |
| Current Stage Of Development | Initial development |
| Year Development Stage Completed | 2014 |
| Development Status | Actively seeking support |
| Impact | Early warning of wound infections is highly desirable to (a) administer antibiotics as soon as warranted (b) leave bandages in place while wound is healing, and not remove for purely inspection purposes. |