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Fabrication of hybrid membrane of electrospun polycaprolactone and polyethylene oxide with shape memory property

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Abstract

Hybrid materials with nanostructure could exhibit a diverse range of applications as advanced functional materials. This research work, composite membranes with shape memory property based on biocompatible polycaprolactone and polyethylene oxide were successfully fabricated by using electrospinning technique. Electrospun fiber configuration is strongly related to the concentration of polymer and electric field strength. The hydrophilic property of hybrid membrane has been improved and water play a critical role in resulting lower its responsive temperature compared with dry membrane. The mechanism of shape memory PCL/PEO hybrid membrane at wet condition has been proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)264-269
Number of pages6
JournalComposites Part B: Engineering
Volume83
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2015

Keywords

  • A. Smart materials
  • B. Mechanical properties
  • D. Thermal analysis
  • E. Thermoplastic resin

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