@misc{razzaq_thermally_controlled_2015, author={Razzaq, M.Y., Behl, M., Lendlein, A.}, title={Thermally Controlled Shape-Memory Investigations of Nanocomposites Based on Oligo(ω-pentadecalactone) and Magnetic Nanoparticles Acting as Crosslinks}, year={2015}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2015.495}, abstract = {Covalent integration of inorganic nanoparticles into polymer matrices leads to a homogenization of their distribution and enhances the structural properties. Here, we report on a thermally-controlled reversible shape-memory effect (R-SME) of magnetic nanocomposites under stress-controlled conditions. The magnetic nanocomposites consisted of an oligo(ω-pentadecalactone) (OPDL) matrix with covalently integrated or physically added magnetic nanoparticles (MNP). The R-SME of these materials was based on crystallization-induced elongation (CIE) and melting-induced contraction (MIC) under a constant stress in thermomechanical experiments. Furthermore, the adjustability of the recovery stress in magnetic nanocomposites as a function of MNP content was investigated. A slight increase in the recovery stress from 0.9 MPa for pure OPDL network to 1.2 MPa for H-NC containing 9 wt% of covalently integrated MNP was observed.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2015.495} (DOI). Razzaq, M.; Behl, M.; Lendlein, A.: Thermally Controlled Shape-Memory Investigations of Nanocomposites Based on Oligo(ω-pentadecalactone) and Magnetic Nanoparticles Acting as Crosslinks. MRS Online Proceedings Library. 2015. vol. 1718, 71-76. DOI: 10.1557/opl.2015.495}}