Autonomous, hands-free shape memory in glassy, liquid crystalline polymer networks.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Repeatedly forming temporary shapes can be a limitation to the employment of shape memory polymers. This work utilizes glassy, liquid crystal polymer networks to spontaneously form 3D shapes that are independent of a user. These shapes are autonomously fixed with rapid temperature cycling.
Medical subject headings
- Polymers