%0 journal article
%@ 1438-7492
%A Madbouly, S.A.,Lendlein, A.

%D 2012
%J Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
%N 12
%P 1213-1224 
%R doi:10.1002/mame.201200341
%T Degradable Polyurethane/Soy Protein Shape-Memory Polymer Blends Prepared Via Environmentally-Friendly Aqueous Dispersions
%U https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.201200341
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%X Degradable polyurethane/soybean protein (PU/SP) shape-memory polymer blends are synthesized using an environmentally-friendly aqueous dispersion technique. The effects of SP concentration on the blend miscibility, thermal properties, hydrolytic degradation, and shape-memory behavior are investigated. The shape recovery rates are found to depend on SP concentration. A porous structure can be generated using scCO2 foaming. This degradable blend may be an interesting multifunctional candidate material for potential biomedical applications.