Macromolecular Symposia, No. 200 Functional Networks and Gels

This volume of Macromolecular Symposia contains papers presented at the 16th Polymer Networks Group Meeting held in Autrans, France in September 2002. The conference spotlighted recent experimental and theoretical developments in the field of Functional Networks and Gels, including:Self-assembling systemsSmart composite gelsPhoto-mechanical elastomersElectrically conducting rubbersReinforcement and hyperelasticity effects in filled elastomersIon-induced volume transitions The behavior of gels at interfacesModeling approachesThe formation and structure-property relationships of networks and gels