Shape-memory polymer reverting to its original shape after being exposed to body temperature. (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster).
Objectives
Understand and analyze micromechanics of the shape-memory Polymers with High Elastic Energy Storage Capacity using the some of the tools from the Electron Beam Microscopy and Methods course. The Shape-memory Polymer was developed by professor Anthamatten’s Laboratory at the University of Rochester’s Chemical Engineering Department. Currently, the Shape-memory Polymer is being investigated by professor Lambropoulos, professor Anthamatten, and professor Shestopalov’s group for contact printing process. In this class project I will be imaging and analyzing micro indentation on the surface of the polymer.