Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐Recyclability

Abstract Inspired by the Mimosa plant, this study herein develops a unique dynamic shape memory polymer (SMP) network capable of transitioning from hard to pliable with heat, featuring reversible actuation, self‐healing, recyclability, and degradability. This material is adept at simulating the func...

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Main Authors: Qingming Kong, Yu Tan, Haiyang Zhang, Tengyang Zhu, Yitan Li, Yongzheng Xing, Xu Wang
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Published: Wiley 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202407596
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Xu Wang
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description Abstract Inspired by the Mimosa plant, this study herein develops a unique dynamic shape memory polymer (SMP) network capable of transitioning from hard to pliable with heat, featuring reversible actuation, self‐healing, recyclability, and degradability. This material is adept at simulating the functionalities of artificial muscles for a variety of tasks, with a remarkable specific energy density of 1.8 J g−1—≈46 times higher than that of human skeletal muscle. As an intelligent manipulator, it demonstrates remarkable proficiency in identifying and handling items at high temperatures. Its suitable rate of shape recovery around human body temperature indicates its promising utility as an implant material for addressing acute obstructions. The dynamic covalent bonding within the network structure not only provides excellent resistance to solvents but also bestows remarkable abilities for self‐healing, reprocessing, and degradation. These attributes significantly boost its practicality and environmental sustainability. Anticipated to promote advancements in the sectors of biomedical devices, soft robotics, and smart actuators, this SMP network represents a forward leap in simulating artificial muscles, marking a stride toward the future of adaptive and sustainable technology.
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spelling doaj-art-3a95c5cf50c94dd69cde1b4bca8ba6222025-08-20T02:10:42ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442024-10-011139n/an/a10.1002/advs.202407596Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐RecyclabilityQingming Kong0Yu Tan1Haiyang Zhang2Tengyang Zhu3Yitan Li4Yongzheng Xing5Xu Wang6National Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Colloidal Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shandong University Jinan Shandong 250100 ChinaAbstract Inspired by the Mimosa plant, this study herein develops a unique dynamic shape memory polymer (SMP) network capable of transitioning from hard to pliable with heat, featuring reversible actuation, self‐healing, recyclability, and degradability. This material is adept at simulating the functionalities of artificial muscles for a variety of tasks, with a remarkable specific energy density of 1.8 J g−1—≈46 times higher than that of human skeletal muscle. As an intelligent manipulator, it demonstrates remarkable proficiency in identifying and handling items at high temperatures. Its suitable rate of shape recovery around human body temperature indicates its promising utility as an implant material for addressing acute obstructions. The dynamic covalent bonding within the network structure not only provides excellent resistance to solvents but also bestows remarkable abilities for self‐healing, reprocessing, and degradation. These attributes significantly boost its practicality and environmental sustainability. Anticipated to promote advancements in the sectors of biomedical devices, soft robotics, and smart actuators, this SMP network represents a forward leap in simulating artificial muscles, marking a stride toward the future of adaptive and sustainable technology.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202407596body temperature responsivenessdynamic covalent bondsenergy densityrecyclable thermosetting materialsshape memory polymers
spellingShingle Qingming Kong
Yu Tan
Haiyang Zhang
Tengyang Zhu
Yitan Li
Yongzheng Xing
Xu Wang
Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐Recyclability
Advanced Science
body temperature responsiveness
dynamic covalent bonds
energy density
recyclable thermosetting materials
shape memory polymers
title Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐Recyclability
title_full Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐Recyclability
title_fullStr Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐Recyclability
title_full_unstemmed Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐Recyclability
title_short Mimosa‐Inspired Body Temperature‐Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Networks: High Energy Densities and Multi‐Recyclability
title_sort mimosa inspired body temperature responsive shape memory polymer networks high energy densities and multi recyclability
topic body temperature responsiveness
dynamic covalent bonds
energy density
recyclable thermosetting materials
shape memory polymers
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202407596
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