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Tough shape-memory polymer-fiber composites

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Ware, T; Ellson, G; Kwasnik, A; Drewicz, S; Gall, K; Voit, W
Published in: Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
March 1, 2011

This study describes a multi-faceted materials selection problem that ultimately produces a new class of polymer-fiber composites with failure strains of near 400% and ultimate tensile strengths (UTS's) up to 20 MPa. Independent control of the rubbery modulus (proportional to the compressive force the composite can apply) is demonstrated by altering the crosslinker density of the polymer matrix and the fiber weave. The stress the composite can withstand can be modified with changing fiber material and weave geometry. The resulting SMP-fiber composites can be designed with glass transition temperatures (T g's) ranging from 0°C to 75°C, and specific multi-layer combinations of these systems provide a promising candidate for orthopedic casts: specifically, a woven anteres nylon lycra mesh rigidized with a polymer synthesized from methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, isobornyl acrylate, and trimethylol propane triacrylate. The results of this study are intended to enable future orthopedic applications where the ability to accurately and independently position Tg and the ability to tune recoverable force in toughened, fiber-reinforced SMPs are required. © The Author(s) 2011.

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Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

DOI

EISSN

1530-7964

ISSN

0731-6844

Publication Date

March 1, 2011

Volume

30

Issue

5

Start / End Page

371 / 380

Related Subject Headings

  • Materials
  • 4017 Mechanical engineering
  • 4016 Materials engineering
  • 4005 Civil engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0912 Materials Engineering
  • 0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 

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Ware, T., Ellson, G., Kwasnik, A., Drewicz, S., Gall, K., & Voit, W. (2011). Tough shape-memory polymer-fiber composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 30(5), 371–380. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684410395418
Ware, T., G. Ellson, A. Kwasnik, S. Drewicz, K. Gall, and W. Voit. “Tough shape-memory polymer-fiber composites.” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 30, no. 5 (March 1, 2011): 371–80. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684410395418.
Ware T, Ellson G, Kwasnik A, Drewicz S, Gall K, Voit W. Tough shape-memory polymer-fiber composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 2011 Mar 1;30(5):371–80.
Ware, T., et al. “Tough shape-memory polymer-fiber composites.” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, vol. 30, no. 5, Mar. 2011, pp. 371–80. Scopus, doi:10.1177/0731684410395418.
Ware T, Ellson G, Kwasnik A, Drewicz S, Gall K, Voit W. Tough shape-memory polymer-fiber composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 2011 Mar 1;30(5):371–380.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

DOI

EISSN

1530-7964

ISSN

0731-6844

Publication Date

March 1, 2011

Volume

30

Issue

5

Start / End Page

371 / 380

Related Subject Headings

  • Materials
  • 4017 Mechanical engineering
  • 4016 Materials engineering
  • 4005 Civil engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
  • 0912 Materials Engineering
  • 0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering