ABSTRACT

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 technologists to develop applications used to explore everything from th

chapter 1|30 pages

Introduction

chapter 7|38 pages

Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites

chapter 8|56 pages

Porous Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers

chapter 10|32 pages

Wrinkling atop Shape Memory Polymers

chapter 13|14 pages

Future of Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers