Metal‐Phenolic Nanocapsules with Photothermal Antibacterial and Ros Scavenging Ability for Diabetic Wound Healing

Abstract The presence of bacteria in diabetic wounds not only leads to the formation of biofilms but also triggers oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, which hinder the wound‐healing process. Therefore, it is imperative to formulate a comprehensive strategy that can proficiently eliminate bacteria and enhance the wound microenvironment. Herein, w e developed multifunctional metal‐phenolic nanozymes (TA‐Fe/Cu nanocapsules), wherein the one‐pot coordination of tannic acid and Fe 3+ /Cu 2+ using a self‐sacrificial template afforded hollow nanoparticles (NPs) with exceptional photothermal and reactive oxygen species scavenging capabilities. After photothermal disruption of the biofilms, TA‐Fe/Cu NPs autonomously capture bacteria through hydrogen bonding interactions with peptidoglycans (the bacterial cell wall component), ultimately bolstering the bactericidal efficacy. Furthermore, these NPs exhibit peroxidase‐like enzymatic activity, efficiently eliminating surplus hydrogen peroxide in the vicinity of the wound and mitigating inflammatory responses. As the wound transitions into the remodeling phase, the presence of Cu 2+ stimulates vascular migration and regeneration, expediting the wound‐healing process. This study innovatively devised a minimalist approach to synthesize multifunctional metal‐phenolic nanozymes integrating potent photothermal antibacterial activity, bacterial capture, anti‐inflammatory, and angiogenesis properties, showcasing their great potential for diabetic wound treatment. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved