Abstract
Shape memory polymers are a promising class of stimuli-responsive materials that have dual-shape capability. This kind of materials can recover their shape in a predefined way from temporary shape to desired permanent shape when exposed to an appropriate stimulus. In the development and extensive application of synthetic shape memory polymers on textile industrials, the thermal and hygrothermal effects of wool materials have attracted considerable attention. In this article the fundamental concept of the shape memory polymers and the fundamental aspects of the shape-memory effect were reviewed. The thermal and hygrothermal effects of wool materials were also summarized to discuss the shape memory behavior of wool materials. Besides the effects of synthetic shape memory polymers on the thermal and hygrothermal of the woven wool fabrics were introduced to show the shape memory behavior of treated wool further.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CIMTEC 2008 - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems - Smart Textiles |
Publisher | Trans Tech Publications Ltd |
Pages | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 60 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783908158172 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Event | 3rd International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems - Smart Textiles, CIMTEC 2008 - Acireale, Sicily, Italy Duration: 8 Jun 2008 → 13 Jun 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 3rd International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems - Smart Textiles, CIMTEC 2008 |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Acireale, Sicily |
Period | 8/06/08 → 13/06/08 |
Keywords
- Shape memory behavior
- Shape memory polymers
- Stimuli-responsive materials
- Thermal and hygrothermal effects
- Wool
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mechanics of Materials
- General Materials Science