Polymer Network Compositions And Associated Methods

A biomimetic polymer network formed by a process comprising polymerizing a mixture comprising monomers and crosslinkers in the presence of a moiety or a target molecule or both for which a molecular imprint is to be produced, thereby forming a matrix comprising an imprint of the moiety or target molecule or both, and separating the moiety from the matrix.

A method for forming a biomimetic polymer network comprising polymerizing a mixture comprising monomers and crosslinkers in the presence of a moiety for which a molecular imprint is to be produced, thereby forming a matrix comprising an imprint of the molecule;

• and separating the moiety from the matrix.

The method of claim 110 wherein the biomimetic polymer network formed by a process of reaction injection molding or casting or extruding

A biomimetic polymer network formed by a process of reaction injection molding or casting or extruding a polymerizing mixture comprising monomers, crosslinkers, and one or more moieties, the crosslinkers added at times such that the solidification and croslinking will occur during the molding or casting or extruding;

• allowing a matrix to form which has a plurality of molecular imprints;
• and separating the moiety from the matrix.

A method for delivering a molecule comprising providing a biomimetic polymer network comprising a heteropolymer network having a cavity, the cavity having a selective affinity for a moiety;

• loading the biomimetic polymer network with a molecule by allowing a moiety present on the molecule to interact with the cavity;
• delivering the biomimetic polymer network to a desired location;
• and providing conditions that reduce the affinity of the cavity for the moiety a sufficient amount to release the molecule.