The fibers then change color as the bandage stretches around the patient’s limb. "These fibers can provide information about the pressure that the bandage exerts,” says Kolle.

As the bandage is stretched, the fibers change color ... of Exeter in the U.K., on Margaritaria nobilis, a tropical plant that produces extremely shiny blue berries. The fruits' skin is made ...

A team of Italian researchers has developed a biocompatible bandage made of plant-based materials that, loaded with vitamin C, can accelerate the healing process of burn wounds. Published in the ...

The Lawsone-coated bandages are to be tested by outside sources before being finalized as a product. The fiber scientists will collaborate with research and development teams to confirm its ...