Mandi: In a breakthrough, scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi have created a solution to tackle infections related to medical implants.
These implants, often used in medical procedures, can lead to infections and tissue damage over time due to biofilm formation.
The research team, led by Dr. Amit Jaiswal, has developed a biocompatible antibacterial coating for implants using special sugar-coated nanosheets. These nanosheets effectively eliminate over 99.5% of harmful bacteria like Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
What's remarkable is that this coating remains effective for more than 30 days without any leakage from the implant.
Moreover, these coated implants are proven to be safe for human cells during testing. Dr. Amit Jaiswal stated that this innovation promises safer and more effective medical implants.
The researchers are now in discussions with orthopedic hospitals to move forward with clinical trials.
Their groundbreaking research has been published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry B.
This innovation offers a simple and secure solution to prevent implant-related infections, potentially revolutionizing implant technology.