Multifunctional High-Performance Zinc-Hydrogel Batteries for Wound Healing. This project aims to develop a multifunctional zinc-hydrogel battery-based electroceutical patch to enhance wound healing, a

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Multifunctional High-Performance Zinc-Hydrogel Batteries for Wound Healing. This project aims to develop a multifunctional zinc-hydrogel battery-based electroceutical patch to enhance wound healing, addressing the challenges of low electrochemical performance and poor biocompatibility encountered with the current technology. This will be achieved using innovative chemistry and engineering guided by theoretical modelling to tailor all battery components: drug release hydrogel cathode, breathable zinc anode, and biofunctional hydrogel electrolyte. Expected outcomes include a novel hydrogel design, new electroceutical patch concept, and a high-performance battery system. These advancements in patch technology will have the potential to significantly benefit chronic wound care and other healthcare applications.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: Prof Caiyun Wang