Biomedical Efficacy of Garlic-Extract-Loaded Core-Sheath Plasters for Natural Antimicrobial Wound Care

Abstract

Front Cover: A novel core-sheath fiber structure made using pressurized gyration and where the thin sheath is loaded with garlic (Allium Sativum) eliminates bacteria. This is demonstrated by comparing the top half of the micrograph with the bottom half where the bacteria are virtually absent. The exploitation of natural materials like garlic in this way paves the way for a new generation of economical but very effective and safe wound healing patches. More details can be found in article 2400014 by Mohan Edirisinghe and co-workers.