Self-healing breathable membranes (SHELTER)

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 18619.1 PFNM-NM

Short description (German)

Self-healing breathable membranes (SHELTER)

Short description (English)

Self-healing breathable membranes (SHELTER)

Abstract (German)

Waterproof and breathable membranes have widespread applications in outdoor garments and wearable|medical devices. However, they lack mechanical robustness and can become leaky. Therefore, membranes|with the ability to autonomously seal and heal punctures will be developed, and a manufacturing method that|is scalable from the lab to industrial production will be implemented. The performance of the membranes in|textile applications and in medical cooling devices will be assessed.

Abstract (English)

Waterproof and breathable membranes have widespread applications in outdoor garments and wearable|medical devices. However, they lack mechanical robustness and can become leaky. Therefore, membranes|with the ability to autonomously seal and heal punctures will be developed, and a manufacturing method that|is scalable from the lab to industrial production will be implemented. The performance of the membranes in|textile applications and in medical cooling devices will be assessed.