Shape Memory Polymers and Their Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 June 2023) | Viewed by 1976
Special Issue Editors
Interests: shape-memory polymers; multifunctional composites; biomaterials; polymer synthesis; drug delivery systems
Interests: composites; polymers processing; characterization of polymer-based composites; fibre reinforced plastics, nanocomposites, conductive polymers; epoxy-bsaed composites; thermoplastic processing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Shape-memory polymers are a class of “smart” materials that can change their shape and size, as triggered by an external stimulus such as light, temperature, or magnetic/electric field. This ability is desirable in many industries, such as aerospace, medicine, automotive, textile, electronic engineering or soft robotics. To accomplish the intended shape-memory effect and other functional properties required for particular applications, the specific microstructure of the polymer matrix should be designed. Composite materials provide more options for modulating the molecular structure and phase morphology as compared to a homogenous material, but some critical issues regarding structure–property relationships should be considered.
This Special Issue focuses on the recent advances in the development, structure design and characterization of shape-memory polymers and their composites for diverse applications. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.
Dr. Monika Bil
Prof. Dr. Anna Boczkowska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- shape-memory composites
- shape-memory polymers
- composite structure
- multifunctional materials
- structure and property characterization
- shape-memory cycle
- shape-memory drug delivery systems
