Electro-induced two-way shape memory thermoplastic polyamide elastomer/carbon nanotubes composites

Yiwei Lu; Yiman Wu; Jilong Wu; Pengfei Yang; Yuancheng Zhang; Wei Zhao; Xiaomeng Zhang; Zhe Cui; Peng Fu; Xinchang Pang; Minying Liu

Journal of Materials Research and Technology (Mar 2024)

Electro-induced two-way shape memory thermoplastic polyamide elastomer/carbon nanotubes composites

Yiwei Lu,
Yiman Wu,
Jilong Wu,
Pengfei Yang,
Yuancheng Zhang,
Wei Zhao,
Xiaomeng Zhang,
Zhe Cui,
Peng Fu,
Xinchang Pang,
Minying Liu

Affiliations

Yiwei Lu: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Yiman Wu: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Jilong Wu: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Pengfei Yang: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Yuancheng Zhang: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Corresponding author. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Wei Zhao: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Xiaomeng Zhang: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Zhe Cui: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Peng Fu: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Corresponding author. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Xinchang Pang: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Minying Liu: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 29
pp. 2062 – 2071

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Electro-induced two-way shape memory polymer is a kind of smart material which can realize bidirectional reversible actuation under current stimulation. However, due to the limitation of materials, there are few studies on the electro-induced two-way shape memory effect. Herein, the two-way shape memory effect of a new type of semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyamide elastomer (TPAE, T12) was systematically studied. The response strain (εact) of two-way shape memory effect for T12 under constant stress and stress-free condition could reach 16.4 % and 9.7 %, respectively. The introduction of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) endowed the T12 material with good conductivity, and CNTs did not significantly influence the two-way shape memory performance of T12/CNTs composite. Moreover, when the content of CNTs was 5 wt%, the surface temperature of T12/CNTs composite could reach 36 °C–90 °C at a voltage of 90 V–150 V. Then, we realized the electro-induced two-way shape memory behavior of T12/CNTs composite through the construction of bilayer SEBS/T12/CNTs actuator. Therefore, T12 material, as a new two-way shape memory TPAE, has great application potential in aerospace, soft robotics, medical and other fields.

Published in Journal of Materials Research and Technology

ISSN: 2238-7854 (Print); 2214-0697 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Technology: Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-materials-research-and-technology/

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