Shape Memory Polymers: Concepts, Technology, and Applications

By Hamid Reza Vanaei, Saeedeh Vanaei, Shohreh Vanaei

Translate shape memory polymer research into functional product design

Researchers and engineers working with shape memory polymers (SMPs) need a comprehensive reference connecting molecular-level understanding to practical device design. Shape Memory Polymers: Concepts, Technology, and Applications bridges this gap, covering polymer structure, activation mechanisms, shape memory behavior, thermomechanical modeling, and industrial applications. Written by materials scientists and engineers with expertise in polymer processing, additive manufacturing, and biomedical device development, the book explores applications in biomedical devices, aerospace structures, robotics, and smart textiles. It also addresses sustainability, scalability, and cost, while presenting simulation, finite element analysis, and machine learning for predictive design and optimization. By integrating AI-driven strategies with established thermomechanical frameworks, it supports research and product development.

Readers will also find: Detailed coverage of SMP molecular structure, thermomechanical modeling, and activation mechanisms involving thermal, light, and other external stimuli. Application-specific guidance for biomedical devices, aerospace components, robotics, and wearable technologies, with consideration of scalability and cost. Dedicated coverage of finite element analysis and simulation methods for predicting and optimizing shape memory behavior in complex systems. Machine learning approaches for predictive design, integrating AI-driven optimization with established materials science methodologies. Sustainability strategies addressing environmental considerations and practical challenges in scaling SMP technologies from laboratory research to industrial production.

This book supports materials scientists, mechanical engineers, and researchers in advancing SMP research and development. By combining fundamental polymer science, computational methods, and practical guidance, it bridges laboratory characterization and product development across biomedical, aerospace, and industrial applications.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3527356460
• ISBN13: 9783527356461
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Wiley-Vch
• Length: 272 Pages