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Processable, tunable thiol-ene crosslinked polyurethane shape memory polymers

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OSTI ID:1987253

An embodiment includes a platform shape memory polymer system. Such an embodiment exhibits a blend of tunable, high performance mechanical attributes in combination with advanced processing capabilities and good biocompatibility. A post-polymerization crosslinking synthetic approach is employed that combines polyurethane and thiol-ene synthetic processes. Other embodiments are described herein.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; National Science Foundation (NSF); National Institutes of Health (NIH)
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA); The Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)
Patent Number(s):
11,613,603
Application Number:
16/924,819
OSTI ID:
1987253
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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