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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Xiao X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4585657 | biostudies-other | 2015
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Scientific reports 20150918
High temperature shape memory polymers that can withstand the harsh temperatures for durable applications are synthesized, and the aromatic polyimide chains with flexible linkages within the backbone act as reversible phase. High molecular weight (Mn) is demanded to form physical crosslinks as fixed phase of thermoplastic shape memory polyimide, and the relationship between Mn and glass transition temperature (Tg) is explored. Thermoset shape memory polyimide shows higher Tg and storage modulus, ...[more]