Date:2024-02-01
Country: India
Banana Plant
Stems/Stalks
Medicine
Eco-Friendly wound dressing
Application
Description A wound dressing has been made eco-friendly with the use of banana fibers by Indian scientists in the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST). It originates from the banana pseudostem and is having antimicrobial action, increasing healing speed, and is degradable. It provides an effective, eco-friendly alternative to traditional synthetic dressings, thereby reducing plastic wastage and implementing healthy, eco-friendly healthcare solutions.
Pathway Description: The researchers extracted fibers from banana pseudo stems, which are agricultural waste. These fibers were then combined with biopolymers like chitosan and guar gum to form a composite material. The patch was further loaded with an extract from the Vitex negundo L. plant for its antibacterial and drug release properties. This process resulted in an eco-friendly, multifunctional wound dressing material with mechanical strength and antioxidant properties.
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Medicine
Eco-Friendly wound dressing
Types of Feedstock
Primary agricultural residue
Name
Banana Fibres
Form
Solid Fibres
Commercials
Abundant and low-cost; readily available
Logistics
Easily sourced locally; no special storage needed; high availability in banana-farming regions
Characteristics
High tensile strength
Chemical
Composite Formation
Mechanical
Extraction of Banana Fibers,Fabrication of Wound Dressing
Educational Institution
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)