Carbon nanomaterials are receiving worldwide attention because of their multi-faceted
superiority in thermal conductivity, flame retardancy, mechanical stability, electrical …

This review is focused on the most recent research on multifunctional shape memory
polymer nanocomposites reinforced by various nanoparticles. Different multifunctional …

The macroscopic properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) modified reactive powder concrete
(RPC) composites are closely related to their pore structure characteristics, but the structural …

The search of multifunctional epoxy nanocomposites with both strength and toughness
combined with smart features such as electrical conductivity is essential in design of …

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) have historically attracted attention for their unique
stimulation-responsive and variable stiffness and have made notable progress in …

Conspectus Biological systems found in nature provide excellent stimuli-responsive
functions. The camouflage adaptation of cephalopods (octopus, cuttlefish), rapid stiffness …

Retrofitting, strengthening, and repairing of deteriorated concrete structures have adopted
epoxy adhesives for decades to bond fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) materials to the …

Polyurethane has attracted the great attention of scientists because of its lightweight, high
toughness, good wear resistance and corrosion resistance. In the past, polyurethane was …

Polymer blends with self-healing capability when damaged have received increasing
interests and have been developing rapidly because of their many potential applications …

Compared to graphene, graphene oxides (GO) have also been applied in many areas due
to their unique structures and properties, such as tunable and functionalized surfaces, great …