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Correspondingly, what is shape memory polymer used for?

SMPs are smart materials with potential applications as, e.g., intravenous cannula, self-adjusting orthodontic wires and selectively pliable tools for small scale surgical procedures where currently metal-based shape-memory alloys such as Nitinol are widely used.

Secondly, how do you shape a memory polymer? To program the shape memory polymer, place the lauric acid/latex band in the hot water bath (around 50 oC) for 1 minute. Stretch the polymer into the desired shape. 8. Lock the stretched shape by plunging the stretch shape into the room temperature bath for 1 minute.

Similarly, how does shape memory alloy work?

How Shape Memory Alloys work. Shape memory alloys display two distinct crystal structures or phases. When a SMA is in martensite form at lower temperatures, the metal can easily be deformed into any shape. When the alloy is heated, it goes through transformation from martensite to austenite.

What is polymer memory?

Polymer memory refers to memory technologies based on the use of organic polymers. Some of these technologies use changes in the resistance of conducting polymers under read/write control. Other architectures are based on ferroelectric polymers.