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  • Title: Shape memory effect of poly(D,L-lactide)/Fe3O4 nanocomposites by inductive heating of magnetite particles.
    Author: Zheng X, Zhou S, Xiao Y, Yu X, Li X, Wu P.
    Journal: Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces; 2009 Jun 01; 71(1):67-72. PubMed ID: 19201169.
    Abstract:
    In this paper, the preparation of biocompatible poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLLA)/magnetite (Fe(3)O(4)) nanocomposites and their shape memory effect are reported. Fe(3)O(4) nanoparticles with an average size of 20 nm were synthesized by chemical co-precipitation and mixed uniformly with a PDLLA matrix. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and mechanical testing were carried out to determine the micro-surface morphology, glass transition temperature (T(g)), functional groups change and mechanical properties of the PDLLA/Fe(3)O(4) nanocomposites. The interesting shape memory behavior of the nanocomposites induced by an ultrasonic alternating magnetic field were also observed. SEM and DSC showed that there was a close interaction between the polymer matrix and the magnetic nanoparticles. Formation of weak hydrogen bonds between the C=O in PDLLA and Fe-OH groups of the surface of nano-crystalline Fe(3)O(4) was examined by FTIR. The PDLLA/Fe(3)O(4) nanocomposites displayed a desirable shape memory effect.
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