Breathable hydrogel 2 (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Breathable hydrogel 2

Caption

This new development may enable longer-lasting hydrogel products, such as breathable bandages and dressings, cosmetic face masks, and contact lenses, along with better-performing health monitors and implants. 

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Melanie Gonick, MIT

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