Synthesis and Durability of Eco-friendly Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Multifunctional Compression Bandages

This study aims to introduce the multifunctional properties of woven bandages through compression therapy and antibacterial post-treatment using eco-friendly zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). Two types of woven compression bandages (WCB) were treated with ZnO NPs at the amount of 1, 2, and 3 weight % in the presence of 15 g/l acrylic binder. The size and distribution of ZnO NPs were examined using the Zetasizer Nano, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The released amounts of Zn element after the repeated washing processes in the solution were tested by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP OES) analysis to confirm the NPs activity and its durability. The experimental treated samples were evaluated for the antibacterial activity and demonstrated approximately 95.5 to 99.2% bacterial reduction using both gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial strains according to the relevant standard test methods. The importance of this study lies in developing multifunctional woven compression bandages with eco-friendly ZnO NPs for improved wound care and compression therapy.