Advanced wound dressings embedded with green copper oxide nanoparticles from Inula viscosa : Formulation and in vitro functional performance

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to address critical challenges in wound care, specifically infection risks and coagulation disorders. SIGNIFICANCE: By utilizing bioactive plant compounds as natural capping agents, this research provides an eco-friendly, multitargeted processing technology that transforms simple nanostructures into high-performance, biocompatible topical delivery systems for advanced pharmaceutical wound dressings. METHODS: . RESULTS: wound dressings displayed potent, controlled antibacterial action, particularly against Gram-negative pathogens, matching positive controls. CONCLUSIONS: biological validation, this advanced formulation offers a viable technological alternative to conventional wound healing therapeutics.