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Shape Memory Polymers from Blends of Elastomers and Small Molecule Additives
Author(s) -
Cavicchi Kevin A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.201500064
Subject(s) - elastomer , materials science , polymer , shape memory polymer , fabrication , shape memory alloy , polymer science , molecule , composite material , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , chemistry , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Summary Shape memory polymers are useful stimuli‐responsive functional materials. This article reviews the fabrication of shape memory polymers through the blending of elastomers and small molecule additives. A comprehensive overview of this area is provided with an emphasis on the unique properties and advantages of specific material systems.