Shape memory materials with reversible shape change and self-healing abilities: A review

Abstract

Abstract In the past decade, exceptional development could be seen in the field of shape memory polymers that have responsive nature to some stimulus. The applications of shape memory polymers have increased day by day after the evolution of Shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs). Such materials have a wide range of applications including medical, electronics, textiles, applied science, and others [1] , [2] . This paper provides an overview of the research on shape memory material having reversible shape-changing property and self-healing skills that are made of conducting polymer compound composites filled with carbon nanotubes [1] . Due to the elastic property of SMPs the impermanent shapes could be recuperated whenever the need arises, whereas those polymers that have exchangeable bonds will endure everlasting shape change via physical property i.e. plasticity [3] . The technology world has considered the growth of shape memory polymers because of their broad applications. The paper focuses on the experimental as well as theoretical studies of shape-memory materials having reversible shape-changing property and self-healing ability made of SMPCs filled with carbon nanotubes [1] . Moreover, this paper presents some of the research scope associated with SMPs for development and advancement.