In order to maintain a sterile environment and protect patients in a clinical setting from microorganisms can be a challenge. Previous research has been conducted where creating anti-microbial surfaces could minimize the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Most of the challenges faced throughout the process of creating these surfaces are antimicrobial surfaces can be difficult to industrialize, they are not uniform throughout, and can be wiped off a surface by simply passing over a cloth or a finger. Gelatin B are peptides and proteins produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals, its molecular weight affects its viscosity, gel strength and other properties, such as emulsion stabilization. The purpose of using Gelatin B is it contains an alkali treatment that can destroy certain chemical cross linkages present in collagen, the part of the connective tissue that in the skin helps in firmness, suppleness and constant renewal of skin cells. Our goal is to infuse Gelatin B with a variety of plants essentials oils (Sage, Thyme, Neem Seed Oil, Yarrow, Propolis, Black Elderberry, Ginger, and Turmeric. The newly generated surfaces will be tested against gram positive, gram negative bacteria, and fungi. Our aim is to create new antimicrobial surfaces which may be used as a wound dressing which is naturally derived.

Oils derived from native plants to generate a naturally-derived wound dressing

251st National Meeting (2016)

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