This focused review introduces our rheological studies on static and dynamic polymer networks using Tetra gel, host-guest gel, and telechelic associative polymer networks. Although the characteristics of crosslinks strongly influence the rheological properties of polymer networks, the understanding of the molecular origin of these properties remains incomplete owing to structural complexity. Our multiple experimental characterizations, including multiaxial stretching and the combination of dynamic viscoelastic and spectroscopic measurements, will add to the molecular understanding and further provide important information on the design of novel polymer network materials.
