Abstract 4D printing is an emerging field in additive manufacturing of time responsive
programmable materials. The combination of 3D printing technologies with materials that …

Additive manufacturing, widely known as 3D printing, has revolutionized the production of
biomaterials. While conventional 3D-printed structures are perceived as static, 4D printing …

Vitrimers, a subset of covalent adaptable networks (CANs), are a class of polymer material
capable of self-healing and shape reprocessing at temperatures above their topology …

With sustainability at the forefront of material research, recyclable polymers, such as
vitrimers, have garnered increasing attention since their introduction in 2011. In addition to a …

Shape memory-assisted self-healing polymers have drawn attention over the past few years
owing to their interdisciplinary and wide range of applications. Self-healing and shape …

The ionizing radiation has been well known for over 100 years now, and it was proved that it
is harmful to living organisms. On the other hand, physical properties of this radiation itself …

Endovascular embolization using microcoils can be an effective technique to treat artery
aneurysms. However, microcoils with fixed designs are difficult to adapt to all aneurysm …

The study aims to optimize the shape change response of the Shape Memory Photopolymer
Composites (SMPPCs) through the use of the Taguchi method. The SMPPCs were created …

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are versatile smart materials exhibiting shape memory
property and have wide usage in the field of microwave shielding through incorporation of …

The development of intelligent and programmable smart composite structure that can
remember and restore their original shape after being extensively deformed is highly sought …