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Biodegradable shape-memory polymers and composites

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From the journal Physical Sciences Reviews Volume 8 Issue 9

Abstract

Polymers have recently been making media headlines in various negative ways. To combat the negative view of those with no polymer experience, sustainable and biodegradable materials are constantly being researched. Shape-memory polymers, also known as SMPs, are a type of polymer material that is being extensively researched in the polymer industry. These SMPs can exhibit a change in shape because of an external stimulus. SMPs that are biodegradable or biocompatible are used extensively in medical applications. The use of biodegradable SMPs in the medical field has also led to research of the material in other applications. The following categories used to describe SMPs are discussed: net points, composition, stimulus, and shape-memory function. The addition of fillers or additives to the polymer matrix makes the SMP a polymer composite. Currently, biodegradable fillers are at the forefront of research because of the demand for sustainability. Common biodegradable fillers or fibers used in polymer composites are discussed in this chapter including Cordenka, hemp, and flax. Some other nonbiodegradable fillers commonly used in polymer composites are evaluated including clay, carbon nanotubes, bioactive glass, and Kevlar. The polymer and filler phase differences will be evaluated in this chapter. The recent advances in biodegradable shape-memory polymers and composites will provide a more positive perspective of the polymer industry and help to attain a more sustainable future.

Keywords: biodegradable; biomedical applications; biopolymer; composites; shape-memory; stimulus
Corresponding author: Samy Madbouly, Plastics Engineering Technology, Penn State Behrend, Erie, USA, E-mail:

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  3. Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this article.

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Keywords for this article
biodegradable; biomedical applications; biopolymer; composites; shape-memory; stimulus

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