Deformation Limits in Shape‐Memory Polymers
2008; Wiley; Volume: 10; Issue: 1-2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/adem.200700184
ISSN1527-2648
AutoresChristopher M. Yakacki, Stephanie S. Willis, Caroline Lüders, Ken Gall,
Tópico(s)Conducting polymers and applications
ResumoThis paper examines the link between polymer structure, temperature, and thermomechanics of shape-memory polymer networks. Strain to failure of the networks was extremely dependent on test temperature and reached a significant maximum near the onset of glass transition; a phenomenon denoted the deformability peak. A new protocol for maximizing stored strain in shape-memory polymers is presented and the results are discussed in regards to biomedical applications.
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