The 38th World Genius Convention & Education Expo 2024, Tokyo, Japan was held from May 9th to 10th, 2024, at the Tokyo International Forum (TIF). Profs. Chen Cheng-Nan and Hsin-I Chang from the Department of Biochemical Science and Technology at National Chiayi University participated in the event and won the Gold Award with their innovative new liquid bandage.
The liquid bandage is commonly known as "liquid band-aids" or "medical superglue." Traditional liquid bandages contain organic solvents such as nitrocellulose, camphor, benzyl alcohol, and ethyl acetate, which cause a strong stinging sensation when used. Not only are they not recommended for infants and young children, but for favism patients. It is also not advisable to apply them to sensitive skin areas around the eyes, genitals, or mucous membranes.
The faculty team of the Department of Biochemical Science and Technology at NCYU has been dedicated to the application and development of green chemistry technology. The new liquid bandage product exhibited at the World Genius Convention & Education Expo, Tokyo, is one of their new products developed using innovative technology. This hydrogel liquid bandage, combining natural green solvents and polymer materials, can quickly form a protective film on the wound surface without any irritation. It can be safely used by infants, young children and adults. It can also be applied to wounds on skin and sensitive mucosal areas; after drying, it will form an excellent protective layer on the wound. In addition, this hydrogel liquid bandage is enriched with ginger extract and secondary metabolites of skin probiotics, providing benefits such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, rapid pain relief, and improved wound healing. To ensure its safety, it has been tested for skin sensitivity and is free of heavy metals and plasticizers.
This
hydrogel liquid bandage has currently been applied for medical device license
and patent protection. It has also been applied for technology transfer to
Chloex Biotech Co., Ltd. to facilitate commercialization of research results
and enhance output values. A NCYU's spin-off company, Chloex Biotech is an
initiative created under the National Science and Technology Council’s Taiwan
Germination Program. Prof. Chen Cheng-Nan of the Department of Biochemical
Science and Technology, NCYU, indicated that participation in the World Genius
Convention & Education Expo, Tokyo, Japan is an excellent opportunity to
showcase innovative achievements and technological capabilities. It also brings
new momentum to the international technological innovation in NCYU and Taiwan.
Photo 1: Nakamatsu Yoshiro (left), Chairman of the Japan Institute of
Invention and Innovation, presented the Gold Award to Prof. Chen Cheng-Nan of
NCYU.
Photo 2: Prof. Chen Cheng-Nan of the Department of Biochemical Science and
Technology, NCYU, explained his innovative "new liquid bandage" to
the reviewers in the World Genius Convention & Education Expo.
Photo 3: Dr. Chen Cheng-Nan, Professor of the Department of Biochemical
Science and Technology, NCYU, joined the 38th World Genius Convention &
Education Expo 2024, Tokyo, Japan with his innovative "new liquid
bandage."
Photo 4: The new liquid bandage developed by the faculty team of NCYU's Department of Biochemical Science and Technology