Abstract: Materials and methods related to elastomers are disclosed. The disclosed elastomers are useful in implants mimicking soft tissue. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are composite materials which may be used as biomedical materials or constructs. The disclosed biomedical materials or constructs may be multiphasic and typically provide a surface for cell growth. The disclosed biomedical materials and constructs typically comprise conjugable and/or adhesive chemical moieties, such as hydroxylated aromatic moieties, which facilitate integration of the components of the biomedical materials and constructs. Suitable hydroxylated aromatic moieties may include dihydroxybenzene (DHB) moieties, such as 1,2-DHB moeities, and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to polymer networks and methods of making and using same. Specifically, the disclosed polymer networks change mechanical properties upon insertion into a subject such as for example, a human. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.