As a kind of smart material, shape memory polymer (SMP) shows great application potential
in the biomedical field. Compared with traditional metal‐based medical devices, SMP …

The past decade has witnessed remarkable advances in stimuli-responsive shape memory
polymers (SMPs) with potential applications in biomedical devices, aerospace, textiles, civil …

The advances in polymer chemistry research have revolutionized the field of smart materials
and biomedical. Polyurethanes (PUs) are a versatile polymer class with diverse structure …

Shape memory acrylamide/DNA hydrogels include two different crosslinkers as stabilizing
elements. The triggered dissociation of one of the crosslinking elements transforms the …

The fourth dimension in 4D printing refers to the ability of materials to alter its form after they
are produced, thereby providing additional functional capabilities and performance-driven …

Shape memory polymers (SMP) are a class of stimuli-responsive materials which can
change shape upon activation. The objective of this study is to optimize the actuation (or …

The inherent capability to deform and reform in a predefined environment is a unique
property existing in shape memory polyurethane. The intrinsic shape memory ability of the …

Mechanical and shape recovery characteristics of thermal-responsive shape-memory
polyurethane (SMPU) reinforced with two types of reinforcements, multiwalled carbon …

Body compression through a garment or inflatable pneumatic mechanism has various
applications in aesthetic, athletic, robotics, haptics, astronautics, and especially medical …

Proper level of pressure or compression generated by medical stocking or hosiery is the key
element for successful treatment or management of chronic venous disorders such as …