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Recent advances in shape–memory polymers: Structure, mechanism, functionality, modeling and applications

2012; Elsevier BV; Volume: 37; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2012.06.001

1873-1619

Jinlian Hu, Yong Zhu, Huahua Huang, Jing Lu,

Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry

Research on shape–memory polymers (SMPs) has been actively conducted for more than three decades. Recently, interest in this area has intensified. Even though there have been a number of related review papers published in the past 3 years, a generalized view on the important aspects of SMPs that would give a holistic picture of this promising area of research is still lacking. This paper will provide a comprehensive review that integrates the achievements in studying SMPs and their derivatives, such as composites and compound structures, as well as their current applications. Concepts, principles/modelings, structures and related synthesis methods, applications and future trends will be examined.