Acrylic copolymer membranes for biosensors
US5476094A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/002
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Homogeneous membranes are disclosed which are composed of acrylic copolymers and are capable of absorbing 10% to 50% of their dry weight of water. The copolymers include a hydrophilic component which comprises acrylic esters having a poly(ethylene oxide) substituent as part of the alcohol moiety. The copolymers further comprise methacrylate and/or acrylate monomer units. The membranes are useful in the fabrication of biosensors, e.g., a glucose sensor, intended for in vivo use. Variations in the ratios of the monomeric components make possible the fabrication of membranes which have varying permeabilities.
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