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Shape Memory Polymers: Magnetic Shape Memory Polymers with Integrated Multifunctional Shape Manipulation (Adv. Mater. 4/2020)
Author(s) -
Ze Qiji,
Kuang Xiao,
Wu Shuai,
Wong Janet,
Montgomery S. Macrae,
Zhang Rundong,
Kovitz Joshua M.,
Yang Fengyuan,
Qi H. Jerry,
Zhao Ruike
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.202070025
Subject(s) - materials science , morphing , shape memory polymer , shape memory alloy , shape change , grippers , nanotechnology , polymer , stiffness , mechanical engineering , composite material , computer science , artificial intelligence , biophysics , engineering , biology
In article number 1906657, H. Jerry Qi, Ruike Zhao, and co‐workers present a novel magnetic shape memory polymer that uses the embedded magnetic particles to regulate the material stiffness and induce actuation. This enables integrated shape‐manipulation functions, including untethered rapid reversible shape change, sequential actuation, shape locking, and reprogrammability. The integrated functions permit applications such as soft grippers with large grabbing force, morphing electronics, and minimally invasive biomedical devices.