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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., M.M. Islam, K.D.C. Emmanuel, L.H.J. Jeewantha, H.M.C.M. Herath, J.A. Epaarachchi, L. Fang   +11 more
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Shape memory alloys in fibre-reinforced polymer composites

Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, 2018
This article reviews the current state-of-the-art in the applications of shape memory alloy (SMA) wires into high performance fibre reinforced polymer composite materials (FRPs).
Amaël Cohades, Véronique Michaud
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Magnetically Steerable Auxetic Stents With Body‐Temperature Actuation via Nonplanar and Conformal 4D Printing

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
Vascular stents are essential for treating coronary artery disease. This study presents a magnetically steerable 4D‐printed auxetic stent manufactured using a sustainable nonplanar printing approach designed to reduce material waste and post‐processing ...
Moslem Mohammadi, Theodor Galambos, Hafiz Ali, Thorsten Pretsch, Ali Zolfagharian   +4 more
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Research progress of superelastic materials

Gongneng cailiao yu qijian xuebao
Superelastic (SE) materials, characterized by unique nonlinear stress-strain relationships and large deformation recoverability, provide a critical material foundation for lightweight structures, flexible mechanisms, and smart devices operating under ...
Linkun JIA, Zhehui ZENG, Anyi XIA, Yuhang XUE, Guiqin YANG   +4 more
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Shape memory polyimides based on different pendant structures

Polymer Testing, 2023
Shape memory materials with controllable property for harsh condition like high temperature are strongly required. Here, three novel shape memory polyimides (SMPIs) have been realized by bearing various side-chain groups (-H, –CH3 or –OCH3) to study ...
Shengqi Ma, Ke Zhang, Hongru He, Shuli Wang, Jianan Yao, Xiaogang Zhao   +5 more
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Shape Memory Polymer Vessel Occlusion Device

, 2020
An embodiment includes a system comprising: an outer conduit; a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam; a metal backbone including: (a)(i) a first portion that extends from the SMP foam proximal end to the SMP foam distal end and which is generally covered by ...
Landsman, Todd L., Maitland, Duncan J., Rodriguez, Jennifer N., Wierzbicki, Mark A., Boyle, Anthony J., Glowczski, Alan C.   +5 more
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Development and Application of Shape Memory Intelligent Composites

Cailiao gongcheng, 2018
Intelligent material is a new type of smart multifunctional material that can spontaneously sense the change of external environment and judge, handle and properly make the response.
JIANG Jian-jun, HU Yi, CHEN Xing, WANG Lin-wen, REN En-yi, GAO Xin-yu, DENG Guo-li   +6 more
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4D Printing of Multicomponent Shape-Memory Polymer Formulations

Applied Sciences, 2022
Four-dimensional (4D) printing technology, as a next-generation additive manufacturing method, enables printed objects to further change their shapes, functionalities, or properties upon exposure to external stimuli.
Muhammad Yasar Razzaq, Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Gregory Mertz, David Ruch, Daniel F. Schmidt, Stephan Westermann   +5 more
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Shape memory polymer smart plaster for orthopaedic treatments

, 2022
Shape memory polymer (SMP) is a smart material that can respond to external stimuli and recover its permanent shape after being programmed. Researchers have been interested in SMPs for invasive biomedical applications, but there are many opportunities ...
Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Jeewantha, Janitha, Emmanuel, Chris, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Islam, Mainul, Forster, Elizabeth, Leng, Jinsong, Jayalath, Sandaruwan   +7 more
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Experimental investigation of shape memory polymer hybrid nanocomposites modified by carbon fiber reinforced multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)

Materials Research Express, 2021
This paper presents the effect of the variations of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) modification in shape memory polymer hybrid composites concerning their mechanical, thermomechanical, and shape memory characterizations.
Kanif Markad, Achchhe Lal
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