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Shape memory polymers and textiles /

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are smart materials that, as a result of an external stimulus such as temperature, can change from a temporary deformed shape back to an original shape. SMPs are finding an increasing use in such areas as clothing where they respond dynamically to changes in heat and moi...

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Main Authors: Hu, Jinlian (Author)
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.; Textile Institute (Manchester, England)
Published: Woodhead in association with the Textile Institute,
Publisher Address: Cambridge :
Publication Dates: 2007.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Woodhead publishing in textiles
Subjects:
Shape memory effect.
Textile fabrics > Technological innovations.
Polymers.
Smart materials.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Textiles & Polymers.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781845690472
Summary: Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are smart materials that, as a result of an external stimulus such as temperature, can change from a temporary deformed shape back to an original shape. SMPs are finding an increasing use in such areas as clothing where they respond dynamically to changes in heat and moisture levels, ensuring greater comfort for the wearer. Shape memory polymers and textiles provides an authoritative and comprehensive review of these important new materials and their applications. After an introductory chapter on the concept and definition of shape memory materials, the book reviews methods for synthesising, characterising and modelling SMPs. It goes on to consider the properties of particular materials such as shape memory polyurethane and environmentally-sensitive polymer gels. The book concludes by assessing potential applications such as wrinkle-free fabrics and smart fabrics providing improved protection and comfort for the wearer. Shape memory polymers and textiles is a valuable guide to R & D staff in such areas as textile apparel in developing a new generation of smart textiles and other products. Reviews the structure, synthesis and preparation of shape memory polymersAssesses methods for analysing and modelling shape memory propertiesAn authoritative overview of particular fibres such as shape memory polyurethane (SMPU).
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xiv, 345 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781615831890
1615831894
9781845693060
184569306X
Index Number: TS1548
CLC: TS102
Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Preparation of shape memory polymers -- 3. Characterization techniques for shape memory polymers -- 4. Structure and properties of shape memory polyurethane ionomer -- 5. Water vapor permeability of shape memory polyurethane -- 6. Characterization of shape memory properties in polymers -- 7. Structure modeling of shape memory polymers -- 8. Environmentally sensitive polymer gel and its application in the textiles field -- 9. Evaluation of shape memory fabrics -- 10. Shape memory textiles.

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