June 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, carbon dots derived from dandelion herb demonstrated significant antibacterial and biofilm-disrupting capabilities, promoting wound healing in a mouse model infected with S. aureus, while also showing excellent biocompatibility and the ability to modulate reactive oxygen species.
In this study, a novel CT@GA-gel hybrid hydrogel was developed for diabetic wound treatment, demonstrating improved mechanical properties, tissue adhesion, and chronic wound healing benefits, including immune regulation and re-epithelialization, due to enhanced crosslinking and ROS scavenging by incorporated carbon dots.
This study reported that dandelion herb-derived carbon dots significantly enhanced wound healing in mice with Staphylococcus aureus infections, outperforming a commercial wound healing spray through their antibacterial and dual ROS-modulating capabilities.
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study reported that 4D-printed, aliphatic polycarbonate-based scaffolds supported adipose tissue engineering by allowing adipocyte infiltration and neovascularization in vivo, indicating potential for effective adipose tissue repair.
September 2025 in “Journal of Polymer Science” This review article highlighted the diverse applications of functionalized materials from bacterial cellulose, detailing advances in both in situ and ex situ methods for enhancing these materials' properties, particularly for medical applications, and proposed directions for future research.