Advanced search
Publication Cover
Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering Volume 52, 2013 - Issue 6
Submit an article Journal homepage
250
Views
20
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Articles

Shape Memory Foams of Microbial Polyester for Biomedical Applications

Fabrizio Quadrini Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Denise Bellisario Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
,
Loredana Santo Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
,
Costantino Del Gaudio Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
&
Alessandra Bianco Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Pages 599-602 | Published online: 30 Apr 2013
 
Sample our Physical Sciences journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days

Abstract

Foams of polycaprolactone (PCL) and microbial polyester (poly-hydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate, PHBV with 10% mol PHV) were produced by particulate leaching in an urea preform and subsequent preform dissolution in distilled water. Films were also cast to compare mechanical and shape memory performances. SEM observations of foam sections showed that a homogenous microstructure was obtained with good replication of urea particles. Cylindrical PHBV samples (porosity about 90%) were used for shape memory tests in compression mode and a good behavior was observed. After training, 100% shape recovery can be achieved if a maximum 30% compression is applied.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors are grateful to dr Vincenzo Dimatteo for its support in the experimentation.

Log in via your institution

Access through your institution

Log in to Taylor & Francis Online

Restore content access

Restore content access for purchases made as guest
Purchase options * Save for later

PDF download + Online access

  • 48 hours access to article PDF & online version
  • Article PDF can be downloaded
  • Article PDF can be printed
USD 61.00 Add to cart

Issue Purchase

  • 30 days online access to complete issue
  • Article PDFs can be downloaded
  • Article PDFs can be printed
USD 687.00 Add to cart

* Local tax will be added as applicable

Related Research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.