Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are an emerging class of smart polymers which give scientists the ability to process the material into a permanent state and predefine a second temporary state which can be triggered by different stimuli. The changing chemistries of SMPs allows scien…
As an important member of the smart materials family, shape memory polymers have attracted attention as a result of their ability to recover their original shape after having a stimulus applied to them. This book provides the full story of polyurethane-based shape memory polymer…
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are some of the most important and valuable engineering materials developed in the last 25 years. These fascinating materials demonstrate remarkably versatile properties-including capacity for actuation and stimulus responsiveness-that are enabling t…