Document Type
Patent
Patent Number
US 9493643B2
Abstract
A composition comprising thermoset shape memory polymer and a composition for molecular scale healing is disclosed; the composition has the ability to resolve structural defects by a close-then-heal mechanism. In use the shape memory polymer serves to bring opposing surfaces in a structural defect into proximity, whereafter heating the molecular scale healing composition to a level at or above its melting point allows for molecular scale healing. The composition has the ability to close macroscopic defects, and to do so repeatedly even if another wound occurs in a previously healed area.
Application Number
US13/464,062
Assignees
Louisiana State University
Publication Date
11-15-2016
Recommended Citation
Li, G. (2016). Thermosetting Shape Memory Polymers with Ability to Perform Repeated Molecular Scale Healing. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/engineering_patents/54