Application of gelling fibers in functional wound dressings

In order to develop the applications of gelling fibers in functional wound dressings,this paper summarized the main types and properties of gelling fibers on the international market,and introduced the structures and properties of gelling fibers based on alginate,chitosan and cellulose. The unique gel blocking property of this type of fibers in wound management was also analyzed. Results showed that gelling fibers can absorb a large amount of water into the fiber structure while possessing a high absorption capacity. Wound dressings made from this type of fibers have very high absorption capacities and can form a layer of fibrous gel on the wound surface. Since they pan provide a moist healing environment, and dressings made of gelling fibers can effectively speed up the healing of wounds.