Scientists Create a 'Breathable' Hydrogel Inspired by Human Lungs
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MIT engineers developed a hydrogel with microscopic air-filled channels achieving oxygen permeability 10 times higher than conventional hydrogels, retaining 95% permeability after 10,000 stretches. Skin temperature beneath the new patch fell 1°C during exercise versus a 6.5°C rise under silicone patches, with 10 volunteers reporting no irritation.
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