Impact of Compression on CSR:
Stored energy transferred from carrier to polymer edge

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how energy is transfered during compression.
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Carrier compression aids Compressive Stress Retention

Red line illustrates polymer stress retention with carrier compression

Blue line represents polymer stress retention without carrier compression

33% CSR increase