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Fabrication and characterization of shape memory polystyrene foams

  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

In this project, shape memory polystyrene foam was fabricated from shape memory polystyrene and ethyl acetate/n-hexane as physical foaming agent based on suspension polymerization method. The foam of uniform pore structure with porosity ranging from 36%-45% have been made successfully. Both shape memory properties and physical properties were characterized. Shape memory polystyrene foam exhibited good shape memory properties - completely recovery the initial undeformed shape after multiple cycles. The higher thermal stability was achieved compared with pure shape memory polystyrene. The glassy state property of the foam was increased from 75°C to 85°C as the content of filler increased from 0 to 30%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2013
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2013 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 10 Mar 201314 Mar 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8689
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceBehavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period10/03/1314/03/13

Keywords

  • Foam
  • SMP
  • Shape memory polystyrene foams

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