Abstract
A review is presented in this paper on Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) and their applications to smart, particularly textile products. Different kinds of SMPs developed by researchers around the world, characteristics of SMPs and their applications, particularly to smart textiles are summarized. Current situations and potential application areas as well as future developments of smart textiles with shape memory polymers are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 89-93 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Dong Hua University (English Edition) |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2002 |
Keywords
- Polyurethane
- Shape memory polymers
- Smart textile products
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering