ABSTRACT

This work addresses the basic principles, synthesis / fabrication and applications of smart materials, specifically shape memory materials

Based on origin, the mechanisms of transformations vary in different shape memory materials and are discussed in different chapters under titles of shape memory alloys, ceramics, gels and polymers

Complete coverage of composite formation with polymer matrix and reinforcement filler conductive materials with examples

chapter |14 pages

Introduction

chapter |15 pages

Shape Memory Materials

chapter |5 pages

Shape Memory Ceramics

chapter |4 pages

Shape Memory Gels

chapter |42 pages

Shape Memory Polymers

chapter |4 pages

Shape Memory Hybrids

chapter |28 pages

Shape Memory Polymer Composites

chapter |12 pages

High-Temperature Shape Memory Materials

chapter |8 pages

Discussions and Future Prospects