The formation of micro-protrusions atop a thermo-responsive shape memory polymer

We present an experimental investigation on a novel approach to produce micro-sized protrusive features atop a thermo-responsive shape memory polymer (SMP). This approach includes three steps, namely, indenting atop an SMP sample (using a Berkovich indenter in this study), polishing and then heating...

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Published in:Smart materials and structures 2008-10, Vol.17 (5), p.057001-057001 (6)
Main Authors: Liu, N, Huang, W M, Phee, S J, Tong, T H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Mechanical contact (friction...)
Mechanical properties
Physical properties
Physics
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Properties and testing
Solid mechanics
Structural and continuum mechanics
Technology of polymers
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Summary:We present an experimental investigation on a novel approach to produce micro-sized protrusive features atop a thermo-responsive shape memory polymer (SMP). This approach includes three steps, namely, indenting atop an SMP sample (using a Berkovich indenter in this study), polishing and then heating it for full shape recovery. Apart from ordinary samples, some SMP samples are pre-stretched in the in-plane direction or pre-compressed in the out-of-plane direction.
ISSN:0964-1726
1361-665X
DOI:10.1088/0964-1726/17/5/057001