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Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are some of the most important and
valuable engineering materials developed in the last 25 years.
These fascinating materials demonstrate remarkably versatile
properties-including capacity for actuation and stimulus
responsiveness-that are enabling technologists to develop
applications used to explore everything from the outer reaches of
space to the inside of the human body. Polyurethane Shape Memory
Polymers details the fundamentals of SMP makeup, as well as their
shape-recovery features and their seemingly endless potential for
use in applications ranging from the macro- to submicron scales.
With an abundance of illustrations and vivid pictures to explain
how SMPs and their composites work and how they can be used, this
book covers: History and most recent developments in SMPs
Thermomechanical properties and behavior of the polymers and their
composites Modification of SMPs and novel actuation mechanisms
Large-scale surface pattern generation Multi-shape memory effect
Fabrication techniques Characterization of composites A must-have
reference for anyone working in the materials science and
engineering fields, this book outlines the properties-such as light
weight, low cost, and ability to handle high strain-that make the
easily processed SMPs so useful in fields including aerospace,
biomedicine, and textiles. It is intended to help readers
understand and apply the knowledge and techniques presented to
develop new innovations that will further benefit society.
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are some of the most important and
valuable engineering materials developed in the last 25 years.
These fascinating materials demonstrate remarkably versatile
properties-including capacity for actuation and stimulus
responsiveness-that are enabling technologists to develop
applications used to explore everything from the outer reaches of
space to the inside of the human body. Polyurethane Shape Memory
Polymers details the fundamentals of SMP makeup, as well as their
shape-recovery features and their seemingly endless potential for
use in applications ranging from the macro- to submicron scales.
With an abundance of illustrations and vivid pictures to explain
how SMPs and their composites work and how they can be used, this
book covers: History and most recent developments in SMPs
Thermomechanical properties and behavior of the polymers and their
composites Modification of SMPs and novel actuation mechanisms
Large-scale surface pattern generation Multi-shape memory effect
Fabrication techniques Characterization of composites A must-have
reference for anyone working in the materials science and
engineering fields, this book outlines the properties-such as light
weight, low cost, and ability to handle high strain-that make the
easily processed SMPs so useful in fields including aerospace,
biomedicine, and textiles. It is intended to help readers
understand and apply the knowledge and techniques presented to
develop new innovations that will further benefit society.
This book, the first dedicated to this exciting and rapidly growing
field, enables readers to understand and prepare high-quality,
high-performance TiNi shape memory alloys (SMAs). It covers the
properties, preparation and characterization of TiNi SMAs, with
particular focus on the latest technologies and applications in
MEMS and biological devices. Basic techniques and theory are
covered to introduce new-comers to the subject, whilst various
sub-topics, such as film deposition, characterization, post
treatment, and applying thin films to practical situations, appeal
to more informed readers. Each chapter is written by expert
authors, providing an overview of each topic and summarizing all
the latest developments, making this an ideal reference for
practitioners and researchers alike.
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