The team found a way to extract cellulose from the husks and combined it with glycerol to create a soft gel. — NTU SINGAPOREIn the near future, the protective gel bandages for a patient who has undergone surgery could be composed of fully organic materials.
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University have discovered a way to make them from durian husks – the part of the fruit that is usually discarded.The gel for these bandages was developed by a team led by Professor William Chen, director of NTU’s Food Science and Technology programme. The new bandage is similar to conventional hydrogel patches, which are used to hydrate as well as protect wounds, and are most commonly used after surgery to reduce scarring.
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