NIPAM
polymerNIPAM (poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)) is a synthetic polymer widely recognized for its temperature-responsive behavior, exhibiting a sharp phase transition in aqueous solutions near body temperature (~32°C). This smart polymer is employed in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications where controlled release and reversible swelling/shrinking triggered by temperature changes are advantageous, as well as in research settings exploring stimuli-responsive materials. Engineers select NIPAM-based systems for applications requiring dynamic material response to thermal stimuli without chemical modification, offering unique advantages over static polymers in targeted drug delivery, bioseparation, and adaptive biointerfaces.
drug delivery systemsbiomedical implantstemperature-responsive coatingsbiosensors and diagnosticstissue engineering scaffoldssmart hydrogels
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | K | — | — | |
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | — | K | — | — | |
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | K | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | — | - | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.