Research on shape–memory polymers (SMPs) has been actively conducted for more than
three decades. Recently, interest in this area has intensified. Even though there have been a …

Thermophysiological comfort in humans is sought universally but seldom achieved due to
biological and physiological variances. Most people in developed parts of the world rely on …

As a wearable device, highly sensitive and stretchable strain sensors should be integrated
to monitor various daily actions, which include large-and small-scale strains, such as …

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) belong to a class of smart polymers, which have drawn
considerable research interest in last few years because of their applications in …

Actively moving polymers being developed rapidly have drawn wide attention. A review is
presented to highlight the most important areas and directions in textile applications. The …

Initially written to pull together scattered literature in polymer science and textile technology,
the first edition of Coated Textiles: Principles and Applications became a gold standard …

The advances in polymer chemistry research have revolutionized the field of smart materials
and biomedical. Polyurethanes (PUs) are a versatile polymer class with diverse structure …

In this study, a highly pH-sensitive polymer is synthesised by introducing pyridine rings into
the backbone of polyurethane. The chemical structures of the resulting materials are …

GPS-embedded clothing for finding children or skiers when they are lost, bio-monitoring
smart shirts, and vests that monitor a patient's vital signs are no longer science fiction but …

Transmission of pathogens via respiratory droplets can spread infections such as COVID‐
19. Wearing a mask hinders the spread of COVID‐19 infection and has become mandatory …