Polyisobutylene‐based biomaterials

Abstract

Abstract This article highlights the biomaterial‐related research of the Macromolecular Engineering Research Centre (MERC). The MERC group concentrated on polyisobutylene (PIB)‐based biomaterials. In this article, first the unique properties of PIB are discussed, followed by a review of PIB‐based potential biomaterials. MERC's systematic research program aimed to develop novel PIB‐based biomaterials is then highlighted, including surface modification and biocompatibility studies. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 42: 3091–3109, 2004