Plasma technology transforms microalgae coating for wounds
Originally published by Flinders University, on October 10, 2023 A schematic depicting the one-step argon atmospheric pressure plasma jet (Ar-APJ) process to transform S. maxima biomass into an ultrathin bioactive coating. A) S. maxima is sprayed onto a universal substrate. B) Ar-APJ process transforms the S. maxima biomass into a durable, bioactive, ultrathin coating. C) Antibacterial wound dressings as a proposed application for the Ar-APJ technology. Credit: Small (2023). DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305469 Researchers at Flinders University have taken a significant leap in the field of wound care using an innovative approach . By deploying an argon atmospheric plasma jet , they have successfully transformed Spirulina maxima , a blue-green microalgae , into ultrathin bioactive coatings . These coatings not only t ackle bacterial infections but als o promote faster wound healing and possess potent anti-inflammatory properties . This holds promise especially for the treatment of ch