This paper proposes a possible antibacterial bio-adhesive. In the paper, a new bio-adhesive has been designed by combining nano-silver gel, which has a high antibacterial effect, with human fibrin adhesive to get a bio-adhesive material with antibacterial ability. Although the mechanical properties of the new adhesive need to be further measured, if the mechanical properties are as good as the currently used fibrin adhesives, it is worthwhile to continue development and research. By designing a new type of adhesive, this paper presents the potential for more widespread medical use of adhesives that can reduce the risk of bacterial infection at the incision site.

Xingmei Jin. Design of an Antibacterial Bio-adhesive Material with Silver Nanoparticles. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2021) Vol. 3 Issue 6: 67-69. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2021.030612.

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