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  • 1Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros (CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain. jlvalentin@ictp.csic.es.

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|April 4, 2017
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New shape-memory elastomers utilize ionic and covalent cross-links in carboxylated nitrile rubber (XNBR). The ionic transition enables shape recovery, while covalent cross-links define permanent shape, offering tunable shape-memory effects (SME).

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Smart Materials

Background:

  • Shape-memory elastomers (SMEs) are advanced materials with the ability to recover their original shape after deformation.
  • Traditional SMEs often rely on single cross-linking mechanisms, limiting their tunability and performance.
  • Developing novel cross-linking strategies is crucial for enhancing SME properties and expanding their applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel shape-memory elastomers using a dual cross-linking system (ionic and covalent).
  • To investigate the role of ionic interactions as the primary thermal transition for the shape-memory effect (SME).
  • To explore how varying covalent cross-linking density influences the shape-memory behavior and permanent shape recovery.

Main Methods:

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  • Synthesis of carboxylated nitrile rubber (XNBR) cross-linked with magnesium oxide (MgO) for ionic interactions.
  • Incorporation of dicumyl peroxide (DCP) to introduce covalent cross-links at varying concentrations.
  • Characterization of the shape-memory effect by evaluating the influence of programming parameters (temperature, strain, rates) and covalent cross-link density.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed elastomers exhibit a shape-memory effect (SME) driven by the ionic transition, acting as dynamic cross-links.
    • The degree of covalent cross-linking was found to effectively modulate the SME, influencing shape recovery and permanent shape definition.
    • Programming parameters such as deformation temperature, heating/cooling rates, loading/unloading rates, and tensile strain significantly impact the shape-memory performance.

    Conclusions:

    • Dual cross-linked XNBR elastomers offer a promising platform for tunable shape-memory materials.
    • The ionic transition provides a unique mechanism for shape recovery, while covalent cross-links ensure permanent shape integrity.
    • This study demonstrates a method to control SME by adjusting covalent cross-linking and optimizing programming conditions for practical applications.