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The morphology and phase mixing studies on poly(ester–urethane) during shape memory cycle

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Three series of shape memory poly(ester–urethane) with varying hard-segment contents were synthesized. The materials were designed to display a three-phase structure consisting of a disperse phase formed by crystallites and hard domains embedded in an amorphous matrix. The initial undeformed morphology was investigated using techniques such as modulated differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and wide angle X-ray scattering. These techniques were used to determine the phase separation, hydrogen-bonding structure, and crystalline fraction of the specimens prior to thermo-mechanical treatments. The obtained information was correlated with small angle X-ray scattering investigations of morphological changes that occurred during shape memory cycling. The deformation cycle led to the formation of an oriented nanostructure derived from chain alignment. The nanostructure recovered was observed to be triggered by the melting of the crystallites and bulk incompatibility. A relationship between the ability of the studied poly(ester–urethane) specimens to recover their original shape and their original nanostructure was determined.

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The authors acknowledge financial support from the following institutions: the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), a foundation linked to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MCT) of the Brazilian Government; the State of Minas Gerais Research Foundation (FAPEMIG); and the National Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS-Brazil) for the use of the SAXS beamline facilities.

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  2. Department of Metallurgy, Av. Amazonas 1193, Vale Verde, 35.180-000, Timóteo, Minas Gerais, Brazil

    I. M. Pereira

  3. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Rua Espírito Santo 35, s206, Centro, 30.160-030, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

    R. L. Oréfice

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Pereira, I.M., Oréfice, R.L. The morphology and phase mixing studies on poly(ester–urethane) during shape memory cycle. J Mater Sci 45, 511–522 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-009-3969-7

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