MEHRSCHICHTIGE MEMBRAN UND IHRE VERWENDUNG ALS SYNTHETISCHE HAUT

摘要

A multilayer membrane, which is useful as synthetic skin, is disclosed herein. A first layer is formed from a material which does not provoke an immune response and which is also insoluble and nondegradable in the presence of body fluids and/or body enzymes. Preferred materials for the first layer are crosslinked composites of collagen and a mucopolysaccharide. A second layer is formed from a nontoxic material which controls the moisture flux of the overall membrane to about 0.1 to 1 mg./cm2/hr. Suitable materials for the second layer include synthetic polymers such as silicone resins, polyacrylate or polymethacrylate esters or their copolymers, and polyurethanes.