Methyl Matters: Molecular Regulation of the Soft-to-Rigid Transition of Shape Memory Hydrogels for Programmable Deformation
Zhiye Yuan,
Yijie Jin,
Yu Wu
et al.
Abstract:The
properties of intelligent polymeric materials are essentially
determined by their chemical structures. Shape memory hydrogels that
utilize hydrophobic aggregation at elevated temperatures to stabilize
temporary shapes, the association of polymer networks is similar to
that of thermoresponsive polymers. To realize a precise control on
the shape memory function of these materials and broaden their practical
applications, it is essential to build up a structure–property
relationship on a molecular level. In t… Show more
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