Shape Memory Polymers - Literature Review

Abstract

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are materials that have properties, such as Young's modulus, that change in response to an external stimulus. As such they are one of a number of materials, including shape memory alloys (SMAs) and ceramics, that can be used as adaptive materials in intelligent systems. In this memorandum, the literature pertaining to shape memory polymers is reviewed. Topics covered include the history of the development and commercialization of SMPs, the basis of the shape memory effect in polymers, the advantages and disadvantages of SMPs, applications of SMPs, the description of linear and nonlinear constitutive models proposed for SMPs, and the potential to develop poly(urethane) based SMPs with tailored properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA599534

Entities

People

  • John A. Hiltz

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Internal Friction
  • Literature Surveys
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Phase Transformations
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Resins
  • Shape Memory Alloys
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Transition Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Marine Propulsion Engineering and Naval Architecture
  • Systems Analysis and Design