Nanostructured and transparent polymer membranes with thermosensitivity for wound dressing and cell grafting

Transparent and nanostructured polymer membranes (see Figure of cells attached to membrane surface) have been fabricated successfully via the polymerization of bicontinuous microemulsions. The resultant membranes demonstrate temperature-dependent swelling behavior with increased water uptake at lower temperatures. These membranes could be used as wound dressings or as support for cell grafting.