Shape memory is the capability of a material to be deformed and fixed into a temporary
shape. Recovery of the original shape can then be triggered only by an external stimulus …

Shape memory polymer (SMP) is an excellent smart material, which can sense and perform
active shape change as preprogrammed. So far, there are a wide variety of stimulus …

Conspectus The ability of hydrophilic chain segments in polymer networks to strongly
interact with water allows the volumetric expansion of the material and formation of a …

The innovations of materials science and modern technologies are boosting the prosperity
of polymer composites in various emerging multi-disciplinary fields. Cooperating with the …

Neurological diseases are a major global health challenge, affecting hundreds of millions of
people worldwide. Ultrasound therapy plays an irreplaceable role in the treatment of …

Within the natural world, organisms use information stored in their material structure to
generate a physical response to a wide variety of environmental changes. The ability to …

Herein, a novel heterogeneous nanoscale reducing agent for antibody cleavage, made of
iron oxide nanoparticles, silica network, palladium on calcium carbonate (10%), and …

The limitations and challenges possessed in static 3D materials necessitated a new era of
4D shape-morphing constructs for wide applications in diverse fields of science. Shape …

When it comes to grouting in coal mines, polyurethane (PU) is often utilized. However, it is of
vital importance to consistently improve the mineral PU, considering the significant amount …

Solvent freezing is an important method to produce polymer foams with highly tunable pore
structure. However, foams prepared from aqueous solution precursors commonly suffer from …