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SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

Shape Memory Polymer: Principles etc. MP's are polyurethane materials that change shape when heated and retain this shape when quickly cooled. This temperature is termed the glass transition temperature. Recent developments have lowered the glass transition temperatures to between 25 and 55C non-toxic and suited for bio-implants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
CONT

Quels sont les polymères étudiés? Des polymères à mémoire de forme, des composites (alliages de polymères et de métaux, fibre de verre ou céramique) [...]

Spanish

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