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. 2019 Jul 10;12(14):2216. doi: 10.3390/ma12142216

Figure 5.

Figure 5

The mechanism for the shape-memory effect in shape-memory polymers is the dual-segment/domain system. (a) Native configuration; (b) external stimulus, inducing modulus drop, enables deformation after application of an external force; (c) fixation of the temporary configuration; (d) removal of the external force; (e) recovery of the native configuration.