Shape Memory Polymer NGX7520, Ether Type

Description

Shape Memory Polymer – NGX7520 (Ether Type)

Product Description:
NGX7520 is an advanced Ether-Type Shape Memory Polymer (SMP), part of a new generation of smart materials engineered with dual-shape functionality. These polymers can be temporarily deformed and then recover their original form when triggered by external stimuli such as heat, light, moisture, or pH changes. This dynamic response capability enables highly functional applications in areas where adaptability and responsiveness are essential.

With a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 75°C, NGX7520 provides excellent thermal resistance, making it suitable for use in moderately high-temperature environments. The material demonstrates strong mechanical performance in both glassy and rubbery phases, combining rigidity with flexibility and high elongation in deformation-heavy use cases.

Technical Properties

Note: “G” refers to the glass phase (Tg –20°C), and “R” to the rubber phase (Tg +20°C).

Applications

Thanks to its shape recovery behavior, biocompatibility, and durability, NGX7520 is ideal for numerous smart and adaptive applications:

• Biomedical Devices: Smart catheters, drug delivery systems, biosensors, self-tightening sutures, tissue scaffolds, artificial muscles, minimally invasive surgical tools

• Smart Textiles: Temperature- or humidity-responsive fabrics, adaptive compression wear, breathable garments

• Automotive: Self-healing bumpers and seals, shape-shifting interior parts, heat-activated actuators

• Aerospace: Lightweight deployable components, morphing structures, adaptive wings

• Electronics: Reconfigurable casings, soft circuit boards, thermally activated switches

• Soft Robotics & Wearables: Shape-morphing actuators, exoskeleton components, responsive grippers

• Consumer Products: Smart packaging, customizable orthotic devices, transformable accessories