scholarly journals PU/PMMA composites synthesized by reaction-induced phase separation: a general approach to achieve a shape memory effect

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (54) ◽  
pp. 33701-33707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yufen Zhang ◽  
Weiwei Li ◽  
Ronglan Wu ◽  
Wei Wang

We report a study on the triple-shape memory polymer composition of polyurethane/polymethyl methacrylate (PU/PMMA) synthesized using reaction-induced phase separation.

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yubing Dong ◽  
Chen Qian ◽  
Jian Lu ◽  
Yaqin Fu

Purpose Epoxy (EP) and polye-caprolactone (PCL) are typical dual-shape memory polymer (DSMP). To get excellent triple-shape memory effect (TSME) polymer composites which are made from EP and PCL. Miscible PCL/EP blend composites have been investigated and compared to the TSMEs with electrospun PCL microfiber membranes/EP composites. Clay montmorillonite (MMT)-modified electrospun PCL microfiber membranes were prepared to improve the shape memory fixities of electrospun PCL microfiber membranes/EP composites. Design/methodology/approach The morphologies of electrospun PCL microfiber membranes and the cross section of PCL/EP composites were studied using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), and the existence of MMT was confirmed by a transmission electron microscope. Thermal mechanical properties were observed by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and a dynamic thermomechanical analysis machine, and the TSMEs were also determined through dynamic mechanical analysis. Findings Results indicate that the TSMEs of electrospun PCL microfiber membranes/EP composites were excellent, whereas the TSMEs of PCL/EP blend composites were poor. The TSMEs of PCL electrospun microfiber membranes/EP composites significantly improved with the addition of the PCL electrospun microfiber modified with moderate MMT. Research limitations/implications Adding a moderate content of MMT into the electrospun PCL fibers, could improve the TSME of the PCL fiber membranes/EP composites. This study was to create a simple and effective method that can be applied to improve the performance of other SMP. Originality/value A novel triple-shape memory composite were made from dual-shape memory EP and electrospun PCL fiber membranes.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 1116-1126
Author(s):  
L. Dai ◽  
J. Song ◽  
S. Qu ◽  
R. Xiao

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanjiao Han ◽  
Tao Bai ◽  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Xinyun Zhai ◽  
Wenguang Liu

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (90) ◽  
pp. 13292-13295 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Xiao ◽  
Wei Lu ◽  
Xiaoxia Le ◽  
Chunxin Ma ◽  
Zhaowen Li ◽  
...  

A novel multi-responsive shape memory hydrogel is described.


Soft Matter ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (18) ◽  
pp. 4928 ◽  
Author(s):  
José M. Cuevas ◽  
Raquel Rubio ◽  
Lorena Germán ◽  
José M. Laza ◽  
José L. Vilas ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (19) ◽  
pp. 6791-6803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cédric Samuel ◽  
Sophie Barrau ◽  
Jean-Marc Lefebvre ◽  
Jean-Marie Raquez ◽  
Philippe Dubois

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 6715-6720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxia Le ◽  
Wei Lu ◽  
Jing Zheng ◽  
Dingyi Tong ◽  
Ning Zhao ◽  
...  

Here, we present a novel mechanical stretchable supramolecular hydrogel with a triple shape memory effect at the macro/micro scale.


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (25) ◽  
pp. 13435-13444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhibin Wen ◽  
Tianhao Zhang ◽  
Yan Hui ◽  
Wanli Wang ◽  
Keke Yang ◽  
...  

A series of side-chain liquid crystalline polyurethane networks (SCLCPU-Ns) with well-defined architecture are prepared via an elaborate strategy. The SCLCPU-Ns display dual thermal transition temperatures (Tg and Tcl), which can be utilized as Ttrans to trigger the triple shape memory effect.


2010 ◽  
Vol 638-642 ◽  
pp. 2189-2194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hisaaki Tobushi ◽  
Shunichi Hayashi ◽  
Y. Sugimoto ◽  
K. Date

The shape memory composite (SMC) with shape memory alloy (SMA) and shape memory polymer (SMP) was fabricated, and the two-way bending deformation and recovery force were investigated. The results obtained can be summarized as follows. (1) Two kinds of SMA tapes which show the shape memory effect and superelasticity were heat-treated to memorize the round shape, respectively. The shape-memorized round SMA tapes were sandwiched between the SMP sheets, and the SMC belt was fabricated. (2) The two-way bending deformation with an angle of 56 degrees is observed during heating and cooling. (3) If the SMC belt is heated and cooled by keeping the form, recovery force increases during heating and decreases during cooling.


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