Laminates of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and polybutadiene as potential burn covering.

Abstract

The preparation and the physical characterization of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) thermally grafted onto polybutadiene (PHEMA/PB) are reported. The presence of polybutadiene increases the tensile properties of the film and prevents water diffusion through it while it does not affect the oxygen permeability of the PHEMA. The potential use of this material as burn wound cover is suggested.

• Authors: C Migliaresi, C Carfagna, L Nicolais
• Journal: Biomaterials (Biomaterials) Vol. 1 Issue 4 Pg. 205-8 (Oct 1980) ISSN: 0142-9612 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 7470575 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polymethacrylic Acids
• Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate
• Oxygen

Topics

• Bandages
• Burns (therapy)
• Oxygen
• Permeability
• Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate (therapeutic use)
• Polymethacrylic Acids (therapeutic use)
• Stress, Mechanical