Methods for manufacture of nanocellulose composite sheet for use as dermatological treatment or medical device

a nanocellulose and composite sheet technology, applied in the field of nanocellulose composite sheets, can solve the problems of poor contour conformability of hydrogel masks, difficult to deliver other ingredients to the skin, and inability to apply nanocellulose to plasters or medical dressings, etc., and achieve good adhesion to the skin of users, good conformability, and large surface area

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-12-02
INNOVATECH ENG
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The nanocellulose composite sheet demonstrates enhanced skin adhesion, high porosity, and efficient delivery of dermatological agents, overcoming the limitations of traditional hydrogel formulations.

Problems solved by technology

However, micronized cellulose in the porous absorbent structure is a dry composition, which makes it difficult to deliver other ingredients to the skin.
Nonetheless, this does not apply to plasters or medical dressings with nanocellulose.
Unfortunately, such masks using established hydrogel formulations tend to have poor contour conformability, inadequate skin adhesion, and limited transfer efficiency of active ingredients to the skin.
Such conventional hydrogels require bonding through chemical, thermal, or solvent processes, and thus are not optimized for efficient high-volume sheet production, uniform infusion of active ingredients, or controlled porosity.

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[0057]In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the invention can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures, devices, activities, methods, and processes are shown using schematics, use cases, and / or diagrams in order to avoid obscuring the invention. Although the following description contains many specifics for the purposes of illustration, anyone skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and / or alterations to suggested details are within the scope of the present invention. Similarly, although many of the features of the present invention are described in terms of each other, or in conjunction with each other, one skilled in the art will appreciate that many of these features can be provided independently of other features. Accordingly, this description of ...

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Abstract

A method of manufacturing a two-layer nanocellulose composite sheet is provided. The two-layer nanocellulose composite sheet is comprised of a moisturized nanocellulose material and a fabric. The method includes the steps of dispersing a diluted nanocellulose suspension onto a fabric, and partially drying the diluted nanocellulose suspension until the diluted nanocellulose suspension is transformed to the moisturized nanocellulose material bonded to the fabric. Thereby, a surface of the moisturized nanocellulose material is bonded by mechanical adhesion to a surface of the fabric. The nanocellulose composite sheet manufactured by this method has contour conformability, excellent skin-adhesion, and high capacity for moisture retention and release, and is ideal for dermatological treatments. An apparatus for manufacturing the nanocellulose composite sheet is also provided.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]If an Application Data Sheet (ADS) has been filed on the filing date of this application, it is incorporated by reference herein. Any applications claimed on the ADS for priority under 35 U.S.C. §§ 119, 120, 121, or 365(c), and any and all parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc. applications of such applications, are also incorporated by reference, including any priority claims made in those applications and any material incorporated by reference, to the extent such subject matter is not inconsistent herewith.[0002]The following related and commonly-owned patents are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. U.S. Pat. No. 9,902,123 to Hipol et al., entitled “Method and apparatus for producing large uniform thickness nanomaterial sheets”, issued on Feb. 27, 2018, filed on Feb. 21, 2014 as U.S. Ser. No. 14 / 186,795; U.S. Pat. No. 9,816,230 to Haldane et al., entitled “Formation of hydrated nanocellulose sheets with or with...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06M15/05A61K8/02A61Q19/00A61K8/73
CPCD06M15/05A61K8/0208A61K8/0212D06M2101/06A61K8/731A61K2800/10A61Q19/00B32B5/00B32B5/024B32B2255/02B32B2260/04B32B2250/02B32B5/26B32B2307/54B32B2260/021B32B2307/732B32B2555/00B32B2307/728B32B2262/04B32B2250/20B32B2535/00B32B2307/546B32B5/022B32B2307/718B32B2262/02B32B2255/24A61K2800/412D06M15/70
InventorDHUMPA, RAGHURAMDARKAZALLI, ALI
OwnerINNOVATECH ENG