# Infection-Thwarting Bandages These High-Tech Bandages Prevent Microbial Breeding By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infectionfighting References: [nature](http://www.nature.com/articles/srep22020) & [actu.epfl.ch](http://actu.epfl.ch/news/infection-fighting-bandages-for-serious-burns/) A group of researchers over at the [Swiss Federal Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvesting-robot) in Lausanne have invented high-tech infection-fighting bandages that are capable of improving and accelerating the healing process. Bandages can often act as unintended fertile grounds for dangerous microbes which can hold back healing and even have dangerous after-effects. This infection-fighting bandage is treated with animal collagen and progenitor cells, which contain special growth factor materials to help wounds heal faster and fight back against dangerous microbes. The bandages are further infused with special molecules called dendrimers, which have long been proven effective at killing bacteria, making them a great addition to the bandage's arsenal. These high-tech infection-fighting bandages help to prevent infections before they get worse, potentially saving lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-tech Bandages:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical supplies industry by developing bandages with advanced infection-fighting capabilities. - **Accelerated Healing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by creating products that optimize and expedite the wound healing process. - **Microbial Defense:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the antimicrobial industry by developing new solutions to combat dangerous microbes and prevent infections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Supplies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical supplies industry by developing bandages with advanced infection-fighting capabilities. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by creating products that optimize and expedite the wound healing process. - **Antimicrobial:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the antimicrobial industry by developing new solutions to combat dangerous microbes and prevent infections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Color-Changing Wound Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-wound-dressings.md) - [Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheal-sensor.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Waterproof Color-Changing Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drysee-bandages.md) - [Wound-Sanitizing Blue Light Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-care-device.md) - [AI-Paired Wound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicosbiotech.md) - [Ultra-Gentle Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-bandages.md) - [Durable Water-Friendly Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-clear-adhesive-bandages.md)