Multi-shape product
AssigneeSyracuse University
InventorsPatrick Mather, Xiaofan Luo
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Abstract
Multi-shape products of the present disclosure comprise two components: a matrix component and a fiber component that is embedded or otherwise disposed in the matrix component. The matrix component exhibits certain shape memory properties. The fiber component interpenetrates the matrix component to facilitate fixing of the multi-shape product in various temporary shapes.
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A multi-shape product comprising a composition of a first component and a second component forming a fiber network with interstitial voids filled by the first component, wherein the composition has a permanent shape and can affix in a plurality of temporary shapes that are different from the permanent shape.
A product that can affix in a plurality of temporary shapes, said product comprising a morphology with a shape memory material and a fiber mat with a non-woven fiber interpenetrating the shape memory material, wherein the morphology is configured to recover from one temporary shape to another temporary shape in response to an external stimulus that causes a change in state of one or more of the shape memory material and the non-woven fiber.
A product that can affix in at least two temporary shapes, said product comprising a matrix component with shape memory properties and a fiber network with one or more electro-spun fibers interpenetrating the matrix component.
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