Effects of recycling on polystyrene shape memory polymers for in-situ resource utilization
Maggie A Nelson,
Midhan Siwakoti,
Rylee Cardon
et al.
Abstract:One-way, thermoplastic shape memory polymers (SMPs) used as actuators for self-folding origami are typically single-use materials that would be decommissioned upon completion of mission objectives. As a result, there exists an abundance of unutilized, single-use SMP waste. In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and recycling offer solutions for the use and integration of sustainable SMP material infrastructures on Earth and for long-duration space missions. Unfortunately, mechanical recycling causes degradation o… Show more
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