pH-responsive carborhodol-coupled chitosan-based hydrogels for the detection of wound infection-relevant pH changes

Aswathi Syam; Nicola Cusick; Alexander Zilles; Holger Schönherr

doi:10.1039/d6ma00022c

January 1, 2026Materials AdvancesOpen Access

pH-responsive carborhodol-coupled chitosan-based hydrogels for the detection of wound infection-relevant pH changes

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The aim is to develop smart wound dressings that respond to pH changes associated with infections.
Utilized carborhodol-coupled chitosan-based hydrogels
Evaluated pH-responsive capabilities
Tested on simulated wound infection scenarios
Hydrogels show significant pH responsiveness to infection-related changes
Ability to signal elevated pH levels effectively demonstrated

Implication

Smart wound dressings detect pH changes related to infections, indicating potential issues.

Abstract

Wound infections are typically accompanied by an elevated local pH, resulting from bacterial metabolism. Smart wound dressings capable of sensing and reporting these pH changes could enable clinicians to detect...

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Syam et al. (2026) studied this question.

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pH-responsive carborhodol-coupled chitosan-based hydrogels for the detection of wound infection-relevant pH changes

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pH-responsive carborhodol-coupled chitosan-based hydrogels for the detection of wound infection-relevant pH changes

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