Shape memory polymer (SMP) is an excellent smart material, which can sense and perform
active shape change as preprogrammed. So far, there are a wide variety of stimulus …

One of the most promising fields for shape‐memory polymers is the biomedical field. Shape‐
memory polymers that can be triggered by various (physiological) conditions such as …

One achievement we can be proud of is that the current edition, the sixth, has returned to the
place where this scientific event originated, and takes place in the year in which the …

Abstract 4D printed shape memory polymers and their composites are currently a highly
topical research area. The potential applications for 4D printed smart materials are wide …

Shape-memory polymeric materials lack long-range molecular order that enables more
controlled and efficient actuation mechanisms. Here, we develop a hierarchical structured …

Ice and snow accretion on outdoor facilities may degrade their functions and reduce their
service life. Superwetting materials have been widely studied and present high potential in …

Synthetic biodegradable elastomers, such as polyesters and polyurethanes have
revolutionized biomedical therapeutic strategies and devices. Driven by innovations in …

Shape‐memory polymers (SMPs) induced by heat or water are commonly used candidates
for biomedical applications. Shape recovery inevitably leads to a dramatic decrease of …

The study aimed to investigate the mechanical reliability and in vitro bioactivity of the three-
dimensional (3D) printed hydroxyapatite (HA) reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) porous …

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) and their composites have become the prominent choice
of the various industries owing to the unique inherent characteristics which can be …