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.

Features:

• Delve into the latest developments and research findings on solvent-responsive shape memory polymers.
• Explore practical and real-world applications of solvent-responsive shape memory polymers in the biomedical domain.
• Provide an understanding of these polymers from molecular to macroscopic levels.
• Explore the underlying physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics that govern the mechanism of solvent-driven shape change in these polymers.
• Review innovations in the design of solvent-responsive shape memory polymers and their applications across a variety of industrial fields.
• Examine how solvent-responsive shape memory polymers can be integrated and applied across different scientific disciplines.

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in polymer engineering, materials science, and bioengineering.