Carbon Dot Antibacterial Self-Healing Hydrogel

Injectable anti-infection and healing

Combining injectability, self-healing, and bacteria-responsive release, this hydrogel achieves potent antibacterial efficacy through multi-mechanistic action of carbon dots, offering a novel wound dressing option.

Li, Peili · Zhiyue, Wang · Yu, Meizhe · Chen, Cheng · Chen, Junhua · Xu, Yunhe · Da, Zhang · Ke, Xiang · Li, Zirong

Journal of Materials Science 2024

Advantages

Injectable, self-healing, shear-thinning properties

Sustained release of carbon dots in mildly acidic bacterial environment

Potent antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli

Excellent biocompatibility