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Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) are smart polyurethane thermoplastics that can recover their original shape after undergoing deformation. This shape recovery can be actuated by raising the SMP above its glass transition temperature, Tg. This report outlines a process for repeatedly recycling SMPs using 3D printing.
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- Sweeney, Andrew Joseph (Author)
- Yekani Fard, Masoud (Thesis director)
- Chattopadhyay, Aditi (Committee member)
- W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2018-05
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