Moisture Permeable Hydrogel Composite Materials

Inventors: David M. Brienza Ph.D.: Esteban Ruiz

Patent Number: PCT/US2016/055853

Abstract

A moisture permeable composite material for a wide variety of applications including without limitation prosthetic liners, orthotic liners, clothing, space suits and environmental suits comprising: an inner layer comprising a hydrogel, or a thin tough hydrogel membrane, or dual network hydrogel; and an outer layer comprising a porous elastomer or an open cell foam.
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