Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (semi-IPN's) composed of cross linked poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA), and linear poly(caprolac tone) (PCL), display improved mechanical properties over pure PHEMA in the water swollen state without covalent bonding between the components.
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