Thermo-Responsive Shape Memory Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on Natural Rubber and Ethylene Octene Copolymer Blends

Table 8

SM properties of recyclable NR/EOC blend having 62 wt% of ethylene content in EOC phase.

Cycle (N)	Shape fixity efficiency (%)	Shape recovery efficiency (%)
1	99.82 ± 0.10	95.95 ± 0.56
2	99.17 ± 1.46	89.45 ± 0.56
3	94.91 ± 0.15	77.34 ± 0.75
4	98.32 ± 0.35	69.78 ± 1.04
5	96.92 ± 0.21	70.31 ± 0.29