# Fast Healing Honey Bandages This Special Nanofiber Material Features a High Concentration of Honey By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanofiber References: [designindaba](http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/egyptian-students-design-honey-spun-band-aids-diabetics) & [barakabits](http://www.barakabits.com/2015/03/egypts-nanoebers-set-naturalize-way-wounds-heal) Student researchers from the [American University of Cairo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biotiaid-urine-test) have created an intriguing electro-spun nanofiber that can speed up the healing process of body wounds using honey. Referred to as 'Nano Ebers,' this special new material is made from biodegradable nanofibers that contain a high concentration of [natural honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioactive-blends). By adding a high concentration of honey through an electro-spinning process, the anti-bacterial properties found in this material are greatly increased to help decrease the time it takes for a wound to heal. This process also makes this material more air-permeable, which means that a wound is protected but also still able to breath and draw liquid away. Alongside the use of honey, 'Nano Ebers' also contains [silver nanoparticles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanomaterial-therapy) to help skin heal faster, and anti-bacterial chitosan found naturally in shellfish exoskeletons that also helps to slow bleeding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nanofiber Healing Materials:** The development of electro-spun nanofibers with healing properties presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in wound care and medical textiles. - **Natural Antibacterial Materials:** The use of high concentrations of natural honey and silver nanoparticles in wound healing materials creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in antibacterial products and medical treatments. - **Biodegradable Medical Materials:** The creation of biodegradable nanofibers made from natural materials like honey and chitosan opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in sustainable medical materials and eco-friendly wound care. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Textiles:** The development of nanofiber healing materials presents opportunities for disruption in the medical textiles industry, with the potential for new wound care products and materials. - **Wound Care:** The use of natural antibacterial materials in wound healing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in the wound care industry, including new treatments and products. - **Medicine Manufacturing:** The emergence of biodegradable medical materials creates opportunities for disruption in the medicine manufacturing industry, with the potential for eco-friendly and sustainable product development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Color-Changing Wound Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-wound-dressings.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) - [Medical-Grade Honey Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunu.md) - [Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheal-sensor.md) - [Ultra-Gentle Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-bandages.md) - [Plant-Powered First-Aid Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-better-co.md)