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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Shape memory polyurethanes (SMPUs) are advanced materials with potential applications in various fields.
  • Incorporating zwitterionic segments can modify the properties of SMPUs, but their influence requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of zwitterionic hard segments on the structure and properties of shape memory polyurethanes.
  • To synthesize and characterize novel zwitterionic SMPUs for potential biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of zwitterionic SMPUs using N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA), 1,3-propanesultone (1,3-PS), 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), and polyethylene glycol (PEG6000).
  • Systematic investigation of structure, morphology, thermal properties, shape memory behavior, and cytocompatibility.
  • Characterization techniques including phase separation analysis, ionic cluster formation observation, shape memory effect evaluation, and cytotoxic assays.

Main Results:

  • Zwitterionic SMPUs (PEG-ZSMPUs) exhibited phase separation with crystalline soft and amorphous hard phases.
  • MDEA-PS zwitterionic segments formed ionic clusters in hard segments, acting as reinforced network points.
  • High content of zwitterionic segments resulted in significant thermal-induced shape memory effects.
  • Cytotoxic assays confirmed improved biocompatibility of the zwitterionic PEG-ZSMPUs.

Conclusions:

  • Zwitterionic hard segments significantly influence the structure, morphology, and properties of SMPUs.
  • The synthesized zwitterionic PEG-ZSMPUs demonstrate promising thermal-induced shape memory effects and enhanced biocompatibility.
  • These materials hold potential for smart biomedical applications due to their tailored properties.