scholarly journals Structure and Compatibility Study of Modified Polyurethane/Fe3O4 Nanocomposite for Shape Memory Materials

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dick Ferieno Firdaus ◽  
Masrudin Masrudin ◽  
Dessy Ayu Lestari ◽  
Mutya Rahmah Arbi ◽  
Mochamad Chalid
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
Soft Segment ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Transient State ◽  
Polymer Chains ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Compatibility Study ◽  
Vascular Stents

Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) is one of smart materials class that has the ability to recall a given shape before deformation in the transient state. The development of SMP is dominated by polyurethane which is currently focused on the optimization of manufacturing-related research (ease of processing), and the extraction of the potential for biomedical applications. In this study, Shape Memory Polyurethane (SMPU) with Polyethylene Glycol-based material (PEG mw: 6000) as soft segment, 4,4'-Methylenebis (Cyclohexyl isocyanate) (HMDI) as a hard segment and 1,1,1-Trimethylol propane (TMP) as a chain extender were used as a candidate for Vascular Stents. Materials used for the fillers were nano particles of magnetite (Fe3O4) which have 20–50 nm diameters. Variations of the composition were used as a variable. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) were conducted to investigate the polymer chains which were formed during polymerization, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) was used to analyze the interface between the filler and the composite matrix. Manual physical actuation was conducted to analyze the physical recovery and transition temperature of the SMPU. Composition and fillers effect on the performance of SMPU composite were discussed in detail along with analysis of its structure and molecular design.

scholarly journals Shape memory polymer network with thermally distinct elasticity and plasticity

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. e1501297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Zhao ◽  
Weike Zou ◽  
Yingwu Luo ◽  
Tao Xie
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
Shape Change ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Responsive Materials ◽  
Device Applications ◽  
Temperature Ranges ◽  
Rational Molecular Design

Stimuli-responsive materials with sophisticated yet controllable shape-changing behaviors are highly desirable for real-world device applications. Among various shape-changing materials, the elastic nature of shape memory polymers allows fixation of temporary shapes that can recover on demand, whereas polymers with exchangeable bonds can undergo permanent shape change via plasticity. We integrate the elasticity and plasticity into a single polymer network. Rational molecular design allows these two opposite behaviors to be realized at different temperature ranges without any overlap. By exploring the cumulative nature of the plasticity, we demonstrate easy manipulation of highly complex shapes that is otherwise extremely challenging. The dynamic shape-changing behavior paves a new way for fabricating geometrically complex multifunctional devices.

3D printed self-expandable vascular stents from biodegradable shape memory polymer

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 3222-3228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Jia ◽  
Shu-Ying Gu ◽  
Kun Chang
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Vascular Stents ◽  
3D Printed

Shape Memory Behavior of Carbon Composites With Functional Interlayer

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Santo ◽  
L. Iorio ◽  
G. M. Tedde ◽  
F. Quadrini
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Carbon Composites ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Functional Behavior

Shape Memory Polymer Composites (SMPCs) are smart materials showing the structural properties of long-fiber polymer-matrix together with the functional behavior of shape memory polymers. In this study, SM carbon fiber reinforced (CFR) composites have been produced by using a SM interlayer between two CFR prepregs. Their SM properties have been evaluated in comparison with traditional structural CFR composites without the SM interlayer by using an especially designed test. Active and frozen forces are measured during a thermo-mechanical cycle in the three-point bending configuration. Experimental results show that SMPCs are able to fix a temporary deformed shape by freezing high stresses.

scholarly journals Shape-Memory Polymeric Artificial Muscles: Mechanisms, Applications and Challenges

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 4246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yujie Chen ◽  
Chi Chen ◽  
Hafeez Ur Rehman ◽  
Xu Zheng ◽  
Hua Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Artificial Muscles ◽  
Linkage Design ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Liquid Crystal Elastomers ◽  
Made In

Shape-memory materials are smart materials that can remember an original shape and return to their unique state from a deformed secondary shape in the presence of an appropriate stimulus. This property allows these materials to be used as shape-memory artificial muscles, which form a subclass of artificial muscles. The shape-memory artificial muscles are fabricated from shape-memory polymers (SMPs) by twist insertion, shape fixation via Tm or Tg, or by liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). The prepared SMP artificial muscles can be used in a wide range of applications, from biomimetic and soft robotics to actuators, because they can be operated without sophisticated linkage design and can achieve complex final shapes. Recently, significant achievements have been made in fabrication, modelling, and manipulation of SMP-based artificial muscles. This paper presents a review of the recent progress in shape-memory polymer-based artificial muscles. Here we focus on the mechanisms of SMPs, applications of SMPs as artificial muscles, and the challenges they face concerning actuation. While shape-memory behavior has been demonstrated in several stimulated environments, our focus is on thermal-, photo-, and electrical-actuated SMP artificial muscles.

A comprehensive review on thermomechanical constitutive models for shape memory polymers

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 1243-1283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebrahim Yarali ◽  
Ali Taheri ◽  
Mostafa Baghani
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Constitutive Equations ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Typical Application ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Thermally Responsive

Shape memory polymers are a class of smart materials, which are capable of fixing their deformed shapes, and can return to their original shape in reaction to external stimulus such as heat. Also due to their exceptional properties, they are mostly used in four-dimensional printing applications. To model and investigate thermomechanical response of shape memory polymers mathematically, several constitutive equations have been developed over the past two decades. The purpose of this research is to provide an up-to-date review on structures, classifications, applications of shape memory polymers, and constitutive equations of thermally responsive shape memory polymers and their composites. First, a comprehensive review on the properties, structure, and classifications of shape memory polymers is conducted. Then, the proposed models in the literature are presented and discussed, which, particularly, are focused on the phase transition and thermo-viscoelastic approaches for conventional, two-way as well as multi-shape memory polymers. Then, a statistical analysis on constitutive relations of thermally activated shape memory polymers is carried out. Finally, we present a summary and give some concluding remarks, which could be helpful in selection of a suitable shape memory polymer constitutive model under a typical application.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Shape Memory Nanocomposites Incorporated With Highly Conductive Carbon Nanopaper for Electro Actuation

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Liang ◽  
Jihua Gou ◽  
He Shen ◽  
Yunjun Xu ◽  
Bob Mabbott
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Fiber Reinforcement ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforcement ◽  
Continuous Carbon Fiber

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are one of the most popular smart materials due to light weight and high elastic deformation capability. In this study, highly conductive carbon nanofibers paper (CNFP) was coated on the surface of SMP as a conductive layer for electro actuation of SMP. To overcome the drawback of low modulus and low strength of shape memory polymer (SMP), continuous carbon fiber reinforcement was also incorporated with SMP by autoclave processing. The dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) result showed over 600% increase of storage modulus of SMP by introducing carbon fiber reinforcement. Also, the shape recovery time of SMP has been reduced over 150%, while the recovery ratio of SMP has been improved to 99% by incorporating with carbon fiber reinforcement. Additionally, the mechanical property degradation of SMP composites has been investigated after different electro actuation cycles. After 50 actuation cycles, the decrease of flexural modulus of SMP composites is negligible (< 2%), and the ultimate flexural strength of SMP composites only decreased 25%. The SMP composite shows high strength and modulus, and good durability.

Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Shape Memory Polymer

2013 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 169-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Gu ◽  
Shao Xiong Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Testing Temperature ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Viscoelastic Behaviors

The viscoelastic behaviors of shape memory polymers have a significant influence on the function realization of this kind of smart materials. In this study, stress-strain hysteresis under uniaxial tension of epoxy shape memory polymers with varied curing agent contents and types were tested at different temperatures. The effects of the testing temperature, curing-agent type and content on the viscoelastic behaviors of the materials were discussed.

The Application of Shape Memory Polymer Composite in Space Deployable Truss Structure

2011 ◽  
Vol 287-290 ◽  
pp. 2756-2759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Jun Zhou ◽  
Fu Ling Guan ◽  
Li Feng Qian
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Truss Structure ◽  
Large Ring ◽  
Smart Materials And Structures ◽  
Recovery Strain

In this paper, the advantages of smart materials and structures are introduced. Because of the influence of friction, it’s difficult to deploy the large ring truss antenna driving by cable. The SPMC hinge is added in the deployable joint, the deployable antenna is deployed by heating the material to cause recovery strain, which substitutes for the driving by cable. Describe the behavior of SPMC material, and do the simulation, from the analysis results, we can aim that the stress of SPMC satisfies the yielding stress when the node is furled. At the same time, the force to expand the antenna caused by heating SPMC is also obtained. Compared the different size of width, the variation of recovery force can be got.

Application of a Constitutive Modeling for Light Activated Shape Memory Polymer to Circular Shear

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangda Cui ◽  
I. J. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Constitutive Modeling ◽  
Shape Memory Polymer ◽  
Shape Memory Polymers ◽  
Polymer Chains ◽  
Covalent Bonds ◽  
The Past ◽  
Original Shape ◽  
Multiple Natural Configurations ◽  
New Type

Shape memory polymers (SMP’s) are polymers that have the ability to retain a temporary shape, which can revert back to the original shape on exposure to specific triggers such as increase in temperature or exposure to light at specific wavelengths. A new type of shape memory polymer, light activated shape memory polymers (LASMP’s) have been developed in the past few years. In these polymers the temporary shapes are fixed by exposure to light at a specific wavelength. Exposure to light at this wavelength causes the photosensitive molecules, which are grafted on to the polymer chains, to form covalent bonds. These covalent bonds are responsible for the temporary shape and act as crosslinks. On exposure to light at a different wavelength these bonds are cleaved and the material can revert back to its original shape. A constitutive model of LASMP’s which based on the notion of multiple natural configurations has been developed (see Sodhi and Rao[1]). In this work we use this model to analyze the mechanical behavior of LASMP’s under a specific boundary value problem, namely, the problem of circular shear. We use this model problem to study the behavior of the LASMP’s when a temporary configuration is formed by exposing the polymer to light. In addition we show that these materials are able to undergo complex cycles of deformation due to the flexibility with which these temporary configurations can be formed and removed by exposure to light.

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