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Exploring Shape-Memory Polymers From Silicone I And 1,10-Decanediol Blends, Kristina Nguyen
Exploring Shape-Memory Polymers From Silicone I And 1,10-Decanediol Blends, Kristina Nguyen
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are polymeric materials that have dual-shape capabilities. These materials can deform to a temporary shape and will recover to their permanent original shape when induced by an external stimulus such as heat. The purpose of this project was to investigate the thermo-mechanical properties and shape-memory behavior of various blends of Silicone I and 1,10-decanediol to determine if a unique blend of these components can be utilized to develop shape memory surface relief patterns.
Careful iterative experiments were used to develop a robust procedure for the fabrication of crosslinked sheets of blends of Silicone I and 1,10-decanediol over …