REVIEW ON COTTON AND MILK YARN WOVEN WOUND GAUZE WITH SUSTAINABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COATING

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This study reviews the progress being made to create innovative, hybrid cotton and milk protein (Casein) combination, utilising an environmentally-friendly, multi- functional treatment with a synergistic effect from the two biopolymers, Pectin (provides stability/ promotes moist healing) and Chitosan (promotes antimicrobial activity through blocking of the growth of bacteria, stops blood from clotting and stabilises blood during an emergency) has additional building blocks through the addition Zinc. The goal was to create a dressing that would be comfortable and highly absorbent (Cotton), biocompatible and will provide some soothing qualities (Casein), and exhibit a strong antimicrobial effect (Broad-spectrum antimicrobials). The design of this dressing should show increased strength; controlled MVTR; and a high level of antimicrobial activity against two common pathogenic bacteria associated with wounds - Staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia coli. By providing a dressing with these characteristics, we expect to provide an alternative solution to the problem of managing advanced wound care that is environmentally sustainable and efficient.

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