Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Improved Wound Dressing Hydrogel
Categories for this Invention
Category – Advanced Wound Care
Applications – Chronic Wound Management, Acute Wound Healing, Dermatological Applications
Industry – Healthcare and Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Market – Advance wound care market is expected to be valued at US$ 14,667.7 million by 2034 with a growth at a CAGR of 2.4%.
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Problem Statement
- Current wound dressings lack optimal efficacy in promoting accelerated wound healing, particularly for chronic ulcers.
- Existing wound dressing options include medicated gauze and textile-based dressings with limited capabilities.
- Hydrogel materials have shown potential in maintaining a moist microenvironment for wound healing but may lack specific bioactive ingredients to enhance the process.
- Therefore, there is a need for a novel wound dressing hydrogel material incorporating oatmeal as a bioactive ingredient to improve wound healing outcomes, especially for chronic ulcers.
Technology
The present invention pertains to a wound dressing hydrogel containing polysaccharides, with oatmeal as a crucial bioactive component.
Components:
- The hydrogel for wound dressing includes oatmeal or processed oatmeal as a bioactive material, along with water-soluble polysaccharide, providing a range of 20-60% oatmeal and 2-25% polysaccharide by dry weight.
- Additional components may include fillers such as biocompatible polysaccharides, proteins, or synthetic polymers, along with physical and chemical crosslinkers to enhance structural integrity.
- Secondary bioactive molecules like silver nanoparticles or antibiotics can be incorporated for disinfection and antiseptic purposes.
Key Features / Value Proposition
Innovative Wound Healing Solution:
- Utilizes processed oatmeal as primary bioactive ingredient, enhancing wound healing with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Advanced Hydrogel Technology:
- Blends processed oatmeal with water-soluble polysaccharide, offering a synergistic effect for chronic wound treatment.
Customizable Processing:
- Enables purification, extraction, and concentration of oatmeal’s beneficial constituents, optimizing ease of fabrication and therapeutic efficacy.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Vignesh Muthuvijayan
Department of Biotechnology
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 1507
- IN 467099 – Patent Granted
- NBA Approval – INBA3201901324
Technology Readiness Level
TRL – 4
Technology validated in lab scale.