Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) possess unique properties that respond to external stimuli.
The current review discusses types of SMPs, fabrication methods, and the characterization …

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are macromolecules that exhibit a shape memory effect
due to linear chains and crosslinking sites. SMPs may alter structure, size, stiffness, and form …

The mechanical and shape-recovery characteristics of 4D-printed thermally responsive
shape-memory polyurethane (SMPU) reinforced with two types of reinforcements …

The smallest particles known as nanoparticles have sizes between 1 and 100 nm, which in
contrast to their bulk counterparts, possess special properties, including increased surface …

Shape memory polymer is widely used in bio-medical applications such as stents, sutures,
drug delivery etc., However, the shape recovery behavior and mechanical properties in …

The current work proposes a representative volume element (RVE) method for estimating
the axial elastic modulus of Polyurethane (PU) composite filled with randomly distributed …

This research presents an experimental investigation into the mechanical, thermal, and
shape memory behavior of a thermos-responsive polyurethane (PU) reinforced with 0–1.0 …

Shape memory polymers are remarkable materials renowned for their distinctive ability to fix
and recover their original shape in response to specific stimuli. However, the lower shape …

Shape memory and self-healing polymer nanocomposites have attracted considerable
attention due to their modifiable properties and promising applications. The incorporation of …

This investigation presents an experimental and numerical approach to developing 4D
printed multi-shape actuators with an integrated electrical self-triggering system. It employs a …