The present invention relates to amphiphilic copolymer networks comprising
polyisobutylene segments and poly(alkylene glycol) segments. The
polyisobutylene segments of the amphiphilic networks are physically
crosslinked by hydrophobic forces. The amphiphilic networks have
particular use as coatings for biological implants. Also provided is a
process for preparing a physically crosslinked amphiphilic copolymer
network comprising: providing a block copolymer comprising polyisobutylene
segments and poly(alkylene glycol) segments; introducing the block
copolymer into an aqueous solvent; and allowing the block copolymer to
self-assemble into physically crosslinked a copolymer network.