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Published on 11 August 2020

A wound dressing that kills bacteria

Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun, 11.8.2020 - In order to combat bacterial wound infections, Empa researchers have developed cellulose membranes equipped with antimicrobial peptides. Initial results show: The skin-friendly membranes made of plant-based materials kill bacteria very efficiently.