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AeroCare focuses on the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of chronic wounds, one of the major global public health challenges. The project aims to develop smart and dynamic dressings that combine high-performance textile structures with bioactive aerogels produced through 3D printing technologies.

These devices integrate bacteriophages, natural antimicrobial agents for the effective control of bacterial biofilms, as well as colorimetric biosensors capable of non-invasive monitoring of parameters such as pH and temperature. This approach enables the early detection of infections and contributes to reducing the frequency of dressing replacement.

Beyond the expected impact on clinical management and patients’ quality of life, AeroCare promotes technology transfer, the development of advanced materials, and solutions aligned with the principles of sustainability and circular economy within the Northern Portugal–Galicia Euro-region.