Shape Memory Polymers: Theory and Application

• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 150
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The basic principles and mechanism of shape memory polymers, classification of shape memory polymers, and related characterization techniques are illustrated. Furthermore, an overview of the broad spectrum of applications in various fields for shape memory polymer is presented. Special focus will be given to hyperbranched, blended, interpenetrating and bio-based shape memory polymers, as well as shape memory polymer nanocomposites.
Discusses the theory of shape memory behavior.
Defines the classes of shape memory polymers.
Reviews characterization techniques.
Covers applications of shape memory polymers.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title
Also of interst
Shape Memory Polymers: Theory and Application
Copyright
Preface
Contents
1. Shape memory polymers
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Molecular mechanism of SME
1.3 Hyperbranched SMPs
1.4 Interpenetrating SMPs
1.5 Blend SMPs
1.5.1 Miscible blend SMPs
1.5.1.1 SMP/polymer blend
1.5.1.2 Amorphous polymer/crystalline polymer blend
1.5.1.3 Crystalline polymer/crystalline polymer blend
1.5.2 Immiscible blend SMPs
1.6 Biobased SMPs
1.7 SMP nanocomposite
1.7.1 Techniques for preparation of SMP nanocomposites
1.7.1.1 Solution method
1.7.1.2 Melt mixing
1.7.1.3 In situ polymerization
1.7.2 Different SMP nanocomposites
1.7.2.1 Nanoclay-based SMP nanocomposites
1.7.2.2 CNT-based SMP nanocomposites
1.7.2.3 CNF-based SMP nanocomposites
1.7.2.4 Graphene-based SMP nanocomposites
1.7.2.5 Other nanoparticles (SiC, POSS)-based SMP nanocomposites
References
2. Classification of shape memory polymers
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Based on nature of structure
2.2.1 Covalently cross-linked glassy SMP
2.2.2 Covalently cross-linked semicrystalline SMP
2.2.3 Physically cross-linked glassy SMP
2.2.4 Physically cross-linked semicrystalline SMP
2.3 Based on external stimulus
2.3.1 Thermoresponsive SMP
2.3.2 Light-responsive SMP
2.3.3 pH-responsive SMP
2.3.4 Solvent-responsive SMP
2.3.5 Chemoresponsive SMP
2.3.6 Electroresponsive SMP
2.3.7 Magnetoresponsive SMP
References
3. Characterization techniques for shape memory polymers
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Characterization techniques of SMP
3.2.1 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
3.2.2 Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
3.2.3 X-ray diffraction
3.2.4 Scanning electron microscopy
3.2.5 Transmission electron microscopy
3.2.6 Atomic force microscopy
3.2.7 Raman spectroscopy
3.2.8 Differential scanning calorimetry
3.2.9 Dynamic mechanical analysis
3.3 Shape memory properties
3.3.1 Shape fixity
3.3.2 Shape recovery
3.3.3 Shape recovery rate
3.3.4 Shape memory cycle life
3.4 Characterization of shape memory properties
3.4.1 Stretching technique
3.4.2 Bending technique
3.4.3 Thermomechanical cyclic tensile technique
3.5 Effect of thermomechanical cyclic conditions on SME
3.5.1 Effect of programming conditions
3.5.1.1 Effect of deformation temperature
3.5.1.2 Effect of deformation rate
3.5.1.3 Effect of maximum strain
3.5.1.4 Effect of cooling temperature
3.5.1.5 Effect of cooling time
3.5.2 Effect of recovery conditions
3.5.2.1 Effect of recovery temperature
3.5.2.2 Effect of recovery time
References
4. Shape memory polyurethanes: From materials to synthesis
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Diisocyanate
4.2.2 Macroglycol
4.2.3 Chain extender
4.2.4 Catalyst
4.3 Synthesis of shape memory polyurethanes
4.3.1 One-shot method
4.3.2 Pre-polymerization method
References
5. Applications of shape memory polymers
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Biomedical applications
5.2.1 Clot removal device
5.2.2 Vascular stent
5.2.3 Orthodontic appliance
5.2.4 Suture
5.2.5 Dialysis needle
5.3 Textile applications
5.3.1 Finishing fabrics
5.3.2 Breathable fabrics
5.3.3 Damping fabrics
5.3.4 Others
5.4 Aerospace applications
5.4.1 Solar arrays
5.4.2 Truss
5.4.3 Antennas
5.4.4 Morphing structure
5.5 Miscellaneous
References
6. Future directions
Index