Highly Flexible Tissue Adhesives for Soft Tissue Application
Overview
We aim to address one of the clinical translational barriers for tissue adhesives by providing a method to create highly flexible adhesives with tensile properties appropriate for soft tissues.
Commercialisation opportunities
Investment in startup
Problem addressed
Existing adhesives are very stiff and brittle and may restrict motion and disrupt function of the underlying soft tissues. The efficacy of this strategy is insufficient for the intended tissue-specific properties.
Innovation
- Wound closure treatment for lacerations and surgical incisions.
Key impact
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Lower infection risk
- Body fluid (blood or air) leakage prevention
- Quick application method
Application
- Wound closure treatment for lacerations and surgical incisions.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global University Employability Survey 2021.
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