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Damage onset analysis of optimized shape memory polymer composites during programming into curved shapes [PDF]

, 2022
The unique shape memorizing ability of shape memory polymers (SMPs) and their fibre reinforced composites have offered the prospect of remedying challenging, unsolved engineering applications.
Herath, H. M. C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Emmanuel, K. D. C., Jeewantha, L. H. J., Aravinthan, T.   +4 more
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Constitutive model for epoxy shape memory polymer with regulable phase transition temperature

International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials, 2021
The epoxy shape memory polymer (SMP) with adjustable phase transition temperature is a kind of high-performance shape memory polymer, which can change its phase transition temperature and improve its mechanical properties through the process of photo ...
Fei Zhao, Xueyao Zheng, Shichen Zhou, Bo Zhou, Shifeng Xue, Yi Zhang   +5 more
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Temperature-Induced Shape Memory Characteristics of Epoxy Resin-Based Fabric-Reinforced Composites [PDF]

, 2013
Shape memory characteristics of woven glass and carbon fiber fabric reinforced epoxy resin-based composites were assessed in bending mode using a dynamic mechanical analyzer.
Karger-Kocsis, J.
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Research Progress on Deployable Structures of Shape Memory Polymer Composites

Journal of Aeronautical Materials, 2018
As a new kind of smart material, shape memory polymers (SMPs) show great promise in aerospace. Intelligent material structure with low cost, smooth process, low vibration, high strength and excellent electrical conductivity, and its composite with a ...
REN Tianning, ZHU Guangming, NIE Jing
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Two-Way Shape Memory Effect of a Shape Memory Composite Strip

Applied Sciences, 2023
In this work, a NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) wire was embedded into a rubber/shape memory polymer (SMP) soft matrix to form a composite strip with a two-way reversible bending behavior.
Haiyang Du, Yongtao Yao, Yang Liu, Wei Zhao   +3 more
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Thermomechanical and fire performance of DGEBA based shape memory polymer composites for constructions

, 2021
Smart shape memory polymers (SMPs) and their fibre reinforced composites have a unique ability to memorize and recover a defined shape when exposed to an external stimulus.
Herath, H. M. C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Emmanuel, K. D. C., Jeewantha, L. H. J., Aravinthan, T.   +4 more
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Shape memory polymer composite circular and square hollow members for deployable structures [PDF]

, 2023
The exciting shape memorizing ability of shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs) has attracted the interest of researchers catering to the needs of modern constructions.
Herath, H.M.C.M., T. Aravinthan, Emmanuel, K.D.C., Jeewantha, L.H.J., K.D.C. Emmanuel, L.H.J. Jeewantha, Aravinthan, T., Epaarachchi, J.A., H.M.C.M. Herath, J.A. Epaarachchi   +9 more
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A Self-Healing and Shape Memory Polymer that Functions at Body Temperature

Molecules, 2019
Dual-functional polymeric system combining shape memory with self-healing properties has attracted increasingly interests of researchers, as both of these properties are intelligent and promising characteristics.
Hui-Ying Lai, Hong-Qin Wang, Jian-Cheng Lai, Cheng-Hui Li   +3 more
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Multi-attribute parametric optimisation of shape memory polymer properties for adaptive orthopaedic plasters

, 2022
Fall-related injuries and road accidents often demand orthopaedic emergency care and management in hospitals. Early and effective fracture treatment immobilisation techniques are essential for stabilising the musculoskeletal system of the patient. During
Islam, M. M., Herath, H. M. C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Emmanuel, K. D. C., Jeewantha, L. H. J., Fang, L.   +5 more
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Synthesis of PLA-based thermoplastic elastomer and study on preparation and properties of PLA-based shape memory polymers

Materials Research Express, 2019
As a new functional polymer material, shape memory polymer (SMP) has many advantages, and can be widely used in medical devices, textiles, aerospace and other fields.
Fan Ji, Jianbo Li, Yunxuan Weng, Jie Ren
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