DOE OSTI · 1531384
Bidirectional shape memory device
Abstract
A resistively heated shape memory polymer device is operated using resistive heating to heat the shape memory polymer device. The resistively heated shape memory polymer device is made by providing a wire that includes a resistive medium. The wire is coated with a first shape memory polymer. The wire is exposed and electrical leads are attached to the wire. In one embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a clot destruction device. In another embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a microvalve. In another embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a micropump. In yet another embodiment the shape memory polymer device is in the form of a thermostat or relay switch.
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Marion, III, John E., Bearinger, Jane P., Wilson, Thomas S., Small, IV, Ward, Maitland, IV, Duncan J.. 2018-12-25. Bidirectional shape memory device. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1531384
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