Synthesis and Characterization of a New Interpenetrated Poly(2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate)-gelatin composite polymer

Poly(HEMA) - Gelatin hydrogel were prepared by a sequential interpenetratin polymer network technique. The properties of this material were compared with Poly(HEMA) in terms of morphology, mechanical propertis and biocompayibility. The results showed good in vivo end in vitro biocompatibility and progressive gelatin degradation from yhe surface to the bulk of the Poly(HEMA) - Gelatin hydrogel.