ABSTRACT
Shape memory materials (SMMs) belong to the family of smart materials, which is attributed to their ability to memorize the permanent shape after being deformed and fixed into a temporary one, and consequently, showing recovery by the application of an external stimulus. This phenomenon is termed shape memory effect (SME). A simple illustration is viewed in Figure 13.1. Schematic view of shape memory effect. https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9781315371054/19a59aa6-1bb4-4d28-94c7-9f8cac6f3585/content/fig13_1_C.jpg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/>
