Modeling the mechanics of crystallizable shape memory polymers with two crystallizing phases for crystallization under constant strain

Swapnil Moon, I. Joga Rao

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Abstract

Shape Memory Polymers are a promising class of smart materials with applications ranging from biomedical devices to aerospace technology. SMPs have a capacity to retain complex temporary shapes involving large deformations and revert back to their original shape when triggered by external stimuli such as heat. Crystallizable SMPs are a subclass of SMPs where the transient shape is retained by formation of a crystalline phase and return to the original shape is due to melting of this crystalline phase [1]. Recently CSMPs with multiphase polymer networks containing two different crystallizable segments have been reported which have the capability to switch between three shapes when stimulated by changes in temperature [2,4]. These properties open up many new possibilities for applications. Our research is focused upon modeling the mechanics associated with these CSMPs. The model is developed using a framework based upon theory of multiple natural configurations [3]. The developed model is then used to simulate results for typical boundary value problems.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMechanics of Solids, Structures and Fluids
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages397-404
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780791845240
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2012 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: Nov 9 2012Nov 15 2012

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume8

Conference

ConferenceASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period11/9/1211/15/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering

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