Wearable Nanomesh Could Replace Dialysis Machines

Mar-08-14 A new nanomesh fiber capable of removing toxins from blood could provide a wearable alternative to the large, expensive machines currently used for kidney dialysis.

The team from the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan developed the mesh by electrospinning a blood-compatible primary matrix polymer made from polyethylene-co-vinyl alchohol (EVOH) with different forms of zeolites. A naturally occurring aluminosilicate, zeolites feature a microporous structure that will absorb toxins from the blood. The amount of toxins absorbed by the zeolites is controlled by the material’s silicon to aluminum ratio.

Although the device still needs refinement, the team is confident that small, wearable devices made from the nanomesh could soon offer patients around the world an alternative to dialysis treatment.

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