Solvent-Responsive Shape Memory Polymers for Biomedical Applications

<p>This book explains the intricacies of one-way shape memory polymers (SMPs) with a particular emphasis on solvent-responsive SMPs focusing on fundamental pathways and key principles crucial to the development of these materials. The subsequent section homes in on the specific realm of solvent-responsive SMPs highlighting the potential advantages these polymers offer and critical evaluation of existing shortcomings and research gaps. It further explains how solvent-responsive SMPs aim to address challenges and advancements within the biomedical industry.</p><p>Features:</p><ul> <li>Delve into the latest developments and research findings on solvent-responsive shape memory polymers.</li> <li>Explore practical and real-world applications of solvent-responsive shape memory polymers in the biomedical domain.</li> <li>Provide an understanding of these polymers from molecular to macroscopic levels.</li> <li>Explore the underlying physics chemistry and thermodynamics that govern the mechanism of solvent-driven shape change in these polymers.</li> <li>Review innovations in the design of solvent-responsive shape memory polymers and their applications across a variety of industrial fields.</li> <li>Examine how solvent-responsive shape memory polymers can be integrated and applied across different scientific disciplines.</li> </ul><p>This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in polymer engineering materials science and bioengineering.</p>