3D printing of thermoreversible polyurethanes with targeted shape memory and precise <i>in situ</i> self-healing properties

Yue Zhang; Xiangyu Yin; Mingyue Zheng; Carolyn Moorlag; Jun Yang; Zhong Lin Wang

doi:10.1039/c8ta12428k

Abstract

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3D printable thermoreversible polyurethanes (PDAPUs) are synthesized, which facilitate the manufacturing of smart devices with 3D structures. The cross-linking of aniline trimer in PDAPUs plays a critical role in realizing light controllable precise selfhealing and targeted shape memory.

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