NIPAM (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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 0.08142 | ksi | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 330 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 0.1052 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 0.00495 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 230.8 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 144.9 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 663.2 | °F | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.357 | - | — |