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  • 1State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.

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Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are stimuli-responsive materials capable of recovering their original shape upon an external trigger.
  • Redox-responsive polymers offer tunable properties based on oxidation-reduction reactions.
  • Chitosan and ethylene imine polymers are versatile biopolymers with potential for functionalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a novel redox-induced shape-memory polymer (SMP).
  • To investigate the shape memory properties of the developed polymer in response to redox stimuli.
  • To explore the potential of incorporating enzymes for glucose-responsive shape memory behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of β-cyclodextrin modified chitosan (β-CD-CS) and ferrocene modified branched ethylene imine polymer (Fc-PEI).
  • Crosslinking of β-CD-CS and Fc-PEI to form the β-CD-CS/Fc-PEI composite.
  • Characterization of the material's shape memory properties (recovery ratio, fixity ratio) under redox conditions.
  • Entrapment of glucose oxidase (GOD) and evaluation of glucose-responsive shape memory effect.

Main Results:

  • A novel redox-induced SMP was successfully synthesized via crosslinking β-CD-CS and Fc-PEI.
  • The β-CD-CS/Fc-PEI material exhibited significant shape recovery and fixity (above 70%) upon oxidation after deformation in the reduced state.
  • The incorporation of glucose oxidase (GOD) enabled a glucose-responsive shape memory effect with recovery and fixity ratios also exceeding 70%.

Conclusions:

  • The developed β-CD-CS/Fc-PEI composite is a promising redox-induced shape-memory polymer.
  • The material demonstrates tunable shape memory behavior controlled by redox stimuli.
  • The integration of enzymes allows for stimuli-responsive shape memory effects, opening avenues for biosensor and smart device applications.