Over the past decades, interest in shape memory polymers (SMPs) has persisted, and
immense efforts have been dedicated to developing SMPs and their multifunctional …

Polyurethanes (PUs) are a major family of polymers displaying a wide spectrum of physico-
chemical, mechanical and structural properties for a large range of fields. They have shown …

As a kind of smart material, shape memory polymer (SMP) shows great application potential
in the biomedical field. Compared with traditional metal‐based medical devices, SMP …

The shape memory polymers (SMPs) are one of the most evolved classes of stimuli-
responsive polymers that can attain a temporary shape and retrace back to the original …

Endovasular embolization treats diseased and malfunctioned vasculature through a
minimally invasive approach that significantly benefits patients. Advances in engineering …

The synergistic effects of the combination of hyperthermia and chemotherapy have
implicated the critical role of hyperthermia temperatures in clinical practice. Temperature …

Devices for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms (ICAs) face limitations
related to suboptimal rates of lasting complete occlusion. Incomplete occlusion frequently …

Polyurethane foams provide a wide range of applications as a biomaterial system due to the
ability to tune their physical, chemical, and biological properties to meet the requirements of …

The shape memory effect in polymers and alloys enables programming the response of
structures via temperature changes; however, the number of materials exhibiting such …

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is a catheter-delivered vascular occlusion device that
utilizes a porous shape memory polymer foam as a scaffold for thrombus formation and …