Recent developments in shape memory polymer nanocomposites: Actuation methods and mechanisms

• Published in: Coordination chemistry reviews Vol. 320-321; pp. 38 - 52
• Main Authors: Wang, Wenxin, Liu, Yanju, Leng, Jinsong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2016
• Subjects: Actuation method; Design concept; Functional nanomaterial; Mechanism; Shape memory polymer; Actuation method; Design concept; Functional nanomaterial; Shape memory polymer; Mechanism

•The important developments in the shape memory polymer (SMP) nanocomposites.•The interconnectivity of SMP actuation methods and its mechanisms.•To optimize the SMP nanocomposites based on application requirements. Research on shape memory polymer is developing promptly over the past three decades,...