Description
Shape Memory Polymer – NGX2520 (Ether Type)
Product Description:
NGX2520 is an Ether-Type Shape Memory Polymer (SMP), part of a new generation of smart materials known for their dual-shape capability. These polymers can return from a deformed, programmed shape back to their original form when exposed to specific external stimuli such as heat, light, pH, or moisture. This property makes them particularly valuable for applications requiring adaptive or self-responsive behavior.
SMPs like NGX2520 are increasingly used in smart textiles, biomedical devices, aerospace components, and automotive systems, offering a blend of flexibility, resilience, and precise functionality. Their responsiveness and shape retention properties help realize innovations in dynamic systems and soft robotics.
Technical Properties
| Property | Unit | Glass Phase (G) | Rubber Phase (R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | HDD | 78 | 26 |
| 100% Modulus | MPa | – | 3 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa | 45 | 12 |
| Elongation | % | 30–50 | >600 |
| Bending Modulus | MPa | 2450 | – |
| Bending Strength | MPa | 90 | – |
| Specific Gravity | – | 1.25 | – |
| Glass Transition Temp. | ℃ | 25 | – |
Note: “G” indicates the glass phase (Tg –20°C), while “R” represents the rubber phase (Tg +20°C).
Applications
Thanks to their stimuli-responsive behavior and high biocompatibility, SMPs like NGX2520 are widely applied across various sectors:
Biomedical Field: Smart catheters, drug delivery systems, biosensors, artificial muscles, self-tightening sutures, tissue scaffolds
Automotive: Auto-repairing and morphing parts, vibration dampers, sealants
Textiles: Smart and responsive fabrics, thermal-regulating clothing
Electronics: Flexible circuits, shape-adaptive casings
Aerospace & Defense: Deployable structures, morphing components, lightweight actuators
Soft Robotics & Wearables: Adaptive grippers, movement-assisting exosuits