Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: A review

• Published in: Materials in engineering Vol. 33; pp. 577 - 640
• Main Authors: Sun, L., Huang, W.M., Ding, Z., Zhao, Y., Wang, C.C., Purnawali, H., Tang, C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2012
• Subjects: A. Multi-materials; Chemical properties; Design engineering; Distortion; Doors; E. Mechanical; E. Thermal; Polymers; Shape memory; Shape memory alloys; A. Multi-materials; E. Thermal; E. Mechanical

Stimulus-responsive materials are able to response to a particular stimulus, such as, heat, chemical, and light. As such, they are smarter and more intelligent than ordinary materials. While in most stimulus-responsive materials, the result is limited to a change in their certain physical/chemical p...