Before being used in hospitals, the fish skin goes through a strict sterilization process. It’s cleaned, disinfected, and treated with glycerol to ensure complete safety and compatibility with human tissue. The result is a material that’s not only effective but also sustainable — a creative way to repurpose something the seafood industry usually discards.

Experts say this innovation could revolutionize burn care, especially in regions where medical resources are limited. Tilapia skin is affordable, widely available, and naturally rich in healing components — making it a real-world example of eco-friendly science meeting human need.