SBIR/STTR Research Award
Saving Lives in Combat – A Revolutionary Nanofiber Wound Care
Award amount
$1,245,650Program and phase
SBIR · Phase II – Direct to Phase IIAward year
2024Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Air Force
- Recipient company
- NanoGuard Medical Solutions, LLC
- Proposal award date
- 2024-08-15
- Contract end date
- 2026-02-17
- UEI
- GLC8XKK4VSL1
- Solicitation number
- X24.6
- Topic code
- AFX246-DPCSO1
Research abstract
NanoGuard Medical Solutions proposes an advanced wound care solution designed to address the high rate of preventable deaths from uncontrolled bleeding in combat. Utilizing nanofiber technology, NanoGuard's dressings feature electrospun fibers embedded in a hydrophilic polymer matrix. This matrix transforms from a solid to a gel upon contact with moisture, ensuring easy application and effective adherence to wounds. The nanofiber dressings are infused with antimicrobial agents to provide robust infection control, promote blood clotting, and enhance tissue regeneration. These fibers mimic the extracellular matrix of human skin, supporting natural healing processes and reducing the need for frequent dressing changes. This innovative design ensures rapid hemorrhage control, infection prevention, and accelerated wound healing, making the dressings suitable for use by non-medical personnel in high-stress, remote environments.
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