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  • Overcoming the barrier: designing novel thermally robust shape memory vitrimers by establishing a new machine learning framework
Title: Overcoming the barrier: designing novel thermally robust shape memory vitrimers by establishing a new machine learning framework
A sophisticated machine learning framework was developed to design thermally robust shape memory vitrimers (TRSMVs) with superior recycling efficiency, an elevatedTg, and outstanding shape memory properties, surpassing traditional limitations.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1946231
PAR ID:
10496342
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/cp/d3cp03631f/unauth
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume:
25
Issue:
43
ISSN:
1463-9076
Page Range / eLocation ID:
30049 to 30065
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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