Reversible bidirectional shape-memory polymers.

Behl, Marc; Kratz, Karl; Zotzmann, Jörg; Nöchel, Ulrich; Lendlein, Andreas · Adv Mater · 2013

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Free-standing copolymer network samples with two types of crystallizable domains are capable of a fully reversible bidirectional shape-memory effect. One set of crystallizable domains determines the shape-shifting geometry while the other provides the thermally controlled actuation capability.

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