Schematic Diagram of a Shape-Memory Polymer-Based Adhesive Patch (IMAGE)

Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)

Schematic Diagram of a Shape-Memory Polymer-Based Adhesive Patch

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Schematic Diagram of a Shape-Memory Polymer-Based Adhesive Patch

A) Schematic diagram showing reduced skin damage compared to conventional adhesives.

B) Schematic illustration of the activation of the adhesive patch as the shape-memory polymer recovers.

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