Shape Memory Polymers from Blends of Elastomers and Small Molecule Additives

Summary Shape memory polymers are useful stimuli‐responsive functional materials. This article reviews the fabrication of shape memory polymers through the blending of elastomers and small molecule additives. A comprehensive overview of this area is provided with an emphasis on the unique properties...

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Veröffentlicht in:Macromolecular symposia. 2015-12, Vol.358 (1), p.194-201
1. Verfasser: Cavicchi, Kevin A.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Shape memory polymers are useful stimuli‐responsive functional materials. This article reviews the fabrication of shape memory polymers through the blending of elastomers and small molecule additives. A comprehensive overview of this area is provided with an emphasis on the unique properties and advantages of specific material systems.
ISSN:1022-1360
1521-3900
DOI:10.1002/masy.201500064