An ultrasound-powered piezoelectric hydrogel sensitized with Ce-doped carbon dots as an all-in-one platform for rapid hemostasis and on-demand wound healing

Key Points

• Efficient hemostasis is achieved using a piezoelectric hydrogel under ultrasound stimulation, enhancing clot formation.
• The hydrogel incorporates Ce-doped carbon dots, improving its properties for smart wound care applications.
• Assessment using various tissue models demonstrates the hydrogel's capability to facilitate on-demand wound healing.
• These findings highlight potential advancements in wound treatment, though further validation in clinical settings is necessary.