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Shape-memory polymer

Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are polymeric smart materials that have the ability to return from a deformed state (temporary shape) to their original (permanent) shape when induced by an external stimulus (trigger), such as temperature change.

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Properties of shape-memory polymers

Description of the thermally induced shape-memory effect

Light-induced SMPs

Electro-active SMPs

Humidity-driven SMPs

Shape-memory polymers vs. shape-memory alloys

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Shape-memory polymer

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Shape-memory polymer

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related to Description of the thermally induced shape-memory effect · 13
Shape-memory polymer → Below Ttrans, Exceeding Ttrans, If Tm, In, Once, Polymers, SMP, Tg, The, These, Tm, Tperm, Ttrans
has application · 12
Shape-memory polymer → After, Another, Certain, Examples, In, Nitinol, Shape-memory, SMP, SMPs, This, Thus, When
related to Light-induced SMPs · 9
Shape-memory polymer → Examples, For, LASMP, Light, Light-activated, Photo-crosslinking, Tg, The, UV
related to Shape-memory polymers vs. shape-memory alloys · 6
Shape-memory polymer → In, Shape-memory, SMAs, SMPs, There, They
related to Triple-shape memory · 3
Shape-memory polymer → Much, This, While

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shape-memory shape smps polymers temperature memory polymer effect used materials material temporary also transition permanent change deformation original properties applications

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glycerininstance ofThey form insoluble materials which swell in certain solvents.Crosslinked polyurethaneThis material can be made by using excess diisocyanate or by using a crosslinker0.80text
trimethylol propaneinstance ofThey form insoluble materials which swell in certain solvents.Crosslinked polyurethaneThis material can be made by using excess diisocyanate or by using a crosslinker0.80text
glycerininstance ofCrosslinked polyurethaneThis material can be made by using excess diisocyanate or by using a crosslinker0.80text
trimethylol propaneinstance ofCrosslinked polyurethaneThis material can be made by using excess diisocyanate or by using a crosslinker0.80text
replica moldinginstance ofBy using modern soft lithography techniques0.80text
it is possible to imprint periodic nanostructuresinstance ofBy using modern soft lithography techniques0.80text
with sizes of the order of magnitude of visible lightinstance ofBy using modern soft lithography techniques0.80text
onto the surface of shape memory polymeric blocksinstance ofBy using modern soft lithography techniques0.80text
titania it is possible to tune the light transport properties of the compositeinstance ofBy doping SMPs with highly scattering particles0.80text
Nitinol are widely usedinstance ofself-adjusting orthodontic wires and selectively pliable tools for small scale surgical procedures where currently metal-based shape-memory alloys0.80text
boomsinstance ofThis phenomenon allows these composites to be potentially used to create deployable structures0.80text
hingesinstance ofThis phenomenon allows these composites to be potentially used to create deployable structures0.80text

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