A Brief Review and Framework towards Synthesising Silicone-Hydrogel Materials that Mimic Skin Deformation Behaviour

Abstract

Skin is an important organ which provides multiple functions. Thus, if skin fails i.e. due to burns or diseases, body will lose the protection provided by skin against infections and the harmful outer environment. Due to that, synthetic skin is seen as a very important alternative in the future. A number of studies have been carried out to understand skin’s basic functions and behaviour as its mechanical properties and behaviour are important in various fields. Nevertheless, to date no breakthrough has been reported. Therefore, this paper aims to briefly review and outline a framework which ultimately will lead to the synthesising silicone-hydrogel materials that potentially becoming a skin substitute. The newly synthesised composite materials will be tested mechanically to characterise its behaviour based on Ogden hyperelastic model. It could be emphasised that the present study is significant and will contribute to the body of knowledge in the area of skin mechanics.

Kenaf Silicone Biocomposites: Synthesis and its Hyperelastic Behaviour

“…It is known to be a biocompatible material that allows oxygen permeability, excellent optical properties, and also being thermal and chemically inert. It is also a bio-durable, non-conductive, resistance to oxidation, and has high ultimate tensile and fatigue strength [4,5,6,7].…”