Shape memory polymer (SMP) and SMP composites (SMPC) can memorize the permanent shape and recover from the temporary shape to the permanent shape when stimulated by the appropriate stimuli. Because of the unique shape memory effect, coupled with its low cost, low density, high specific strength, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and other characteristics, SMP and SMPC have become possible materials to solve the problems currently faced by space deployable structures, biomedical devices, mold manufacturing, release devices, etc. This work reviews the research and developments of SMP and SMPC, including the achievements in constitutive theory, the applications, and prospects in aerospace, biomedical medicine, intelligent mold, and release devices.
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February 01 2023
Mechanical behaviors and applications of shape memory polymer and its composites
Wei Zhao
;
Wei Zhao
(Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing)
1
Department of Astronautical Science and Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
, P.O. Box 301, No. 92 West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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Nan Li
;
Nan Li
(Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing)
1
Department of Astronautical Science and Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
, P.O. Box 301, No. 92 West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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Liwu Liu;
Liwu Liu
(Supervision, Writing – review & editing)
1
Department of Astronautical Science and Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
, P.O. Box 301, No. 92 West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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Jinsong Leng
;
Jinsong Leng
a)
(Supervision, Writing – review & editing)
2
Centre for Composite Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
, P.O. Box 3011, No. 2 YiKuang Street, Harbin 150080, People's Republic of China
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Wei Zhao
1
Liwu Liu
1
Jinsong Leng
2,a)
Yanju Liu
1,a)
1
Department of Astronautical Science and Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
, P.O. Box 301, No. 92 West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
2
Centre for Composite Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
, P.O. Box 3011, No. 2 YiKuang Street, Harbin 150080, People's Republic of China
Appl. Phys. Rev. 10, 011306 (2023)
Article history
Received:
September 18 2022
Accepted:
December 12 2022
Citation
Wei Zhao, Nan Li, Liwu Liu, Jinsong Leng, Yanju Liu; Mechanical behaviors and applications of shape memory polymer and its composites. Appl. Phys. Rev. 1 March 2023; 10 (1): 011306. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0126892
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