Functional integrated hydrogel with swelling–adhesion, antibacterial and conductive properties for acute wound hemostasis and diagnosis-treatment integration

Key Points

• To develop a multifunctional hydrogel with hemostatic, antibacterial, and conductive properties for wound healing.
• Developed a composite hydrogel with specific properties
• Tested its hemostatic function in wound models
• Assessed antibacterial effectiveness against pathogens
• Evaluated the sensing capabilities for wound exudate and tearing
• The hydrogel exhibited improved hemostatic efficiency
• Demonstrated significant antibacterial activity
• Provided effective sensing of wound conditions
• Indicated potential for use as a smart dressing in clinical applications