Degradable Polyurethane/Soy Protein Shape-Memory Polymer Blends Prepared Via Environmentally-Friendly Aqueous Dispersions

Madbouly, S.A.; Lendlein, A.

Journalpaper

Degradable Polyurethane/Soy Protein Shape-Memory Polymer Blends Prepared Via Environmentally-Friendly Aqueous Dispersions

Abstract

Degradable polyurethane/soybean protein (PU/SP) shape-memory polymer blends are synthesized using an environmentally-friendly aqueous dispersion technique. The effects of SP concentration on the blend miscibility, thermal properties, hydrolytic degradation, and shape-memory behavior are investigated. The shape recovery rates are found to depend on SP concentration. A porous structure can be generated using scCO2 foaming. This degradable blend may be an interesting multifunctional candidate material for potential biomedical applications.

DOI Link to Publication

URL: https://publications.hereon.de/id/50350/
Authors:Madbouly, S.A., Lendlein, A.
Year:2012
In: Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
Volume:297
Issue:12
Pages:1213 - 1224
Publisher:Wiley, Weinheim
Type:Journalpaper
ISSN: 1438-7492
Cite as: Madbouly, S.A.; Lendlein, A.: Degradable Polyurethane/Soy Protein Shape-Memory Polymer Blends Prepared Via Environmentally-Friendly Aqueous Dispersions. In: Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. Vol. 297 (2012) 12, 1213 - 1224. (DOI: /10.1002/mame.201200341)