Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks: Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications

Amphiphilic polymer co-networks (APCNs) are a type of polymeric hydrogel, their hydrophobic polymer segments and hydrophilic components produce less aqueous swelling, giving better mechanical properties than conventional hydrogels. This new class of polymers is attracting increasing attention, resulting in further basic research on the system, as well as new applications.

This book focuses on new developments in the field of APCNs, and is organised in four sections: synthesis, properties, ap...