Chitosan/silver nanoparticles confined within halloysite nanotube composite sponge for synergistic antibacterial and photothermal therapy of infected diabetic wounds

Key Points

• Chitosan/silver nanoparticles effectively combat bacteria in infected diabetic wounds, enhancing healing.
• In vitro tests show a significant reduction of bacterial count by 90% when treated with the composite sponge.
• Assessment using antibacterial and photothermal methods reveals increased wound closure rates over two weeks.
• This approach highlights a promising dual-action strategy for treating challenging diabetic wounds.