Graphene-based sensors for real time wound monitoring
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB - Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB Inst f Life sceinces |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 896 700 |
| Project duration | April 2023 - March 2026 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Strategic innovation program SIO Grafen |
| Call | Collaboration on commercial applications with graphene (autumn 2022) |
Important results from the project
The project has solidified a strategic collaboration between CTH and MHC on developing infection sensors that can help with real time follow up of status of chronic wounds. In this project we have laid down several important cornerstones for future collaboration in terms of infection biomarker selection and sensor design.
Expected long term effects
Post-project, the partners continue active collaboration. In the future, the aim is to keep progressing together towards higher TRL, and finally towards a new generation of wound care products to be commercialized by MHC. Our collaboration is gaining momentum in the form of joint participation in the Vinnova 2D-tech center, and BUG-ID EU MSCA doctoral network, where 15 PhD students will be working on infection sensor development across Europe (academic and industrial partners).
Approach and implementation
We have established a structure with monthly project meetings (scientists and scientific supervisors from all partners), steering meetings (scientific supervisors and managers from all partners) and tech meetings (scientists from all partners.) Tech meetings were split into microbiology, chemistry, and sensor area of expertise, focusing on specific technical challenges. The time plan was followed, and there were no unexpected changes to the project.