Remote controlled multishape polymer nanocomposites with selective radiofrequency actuations

Zhengwang He, Nitin Satarkar, Tao Xie, Yang Tse Cheng, J. Zach Hilt

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Abstract

A multicomposite shape memory polymer (SMP) with remote and selective triggering of the recovery of multiple temporary shapes in radiofrequency fields is demonstrated. Each deformed region can be independently actuated at a specific frequency based on the filler type in the region. In addition, the nanocomposite SMP exhibits multiple temporary shapes and multiple possible shape recovery routes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3192-3196
Number of pages5
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume23
Issue number28
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 26 2011

Keywords

  • actuation
  • nanocomposites
  • remote control
  • shape-memory polymers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science (all)
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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