Books by Keyword: Shape-Memory Polymer

Description: Engineering materials, and surface engineering with the emphasis placed on novel materials with unusual properties, are the main subjects of this special collection. It gathers together the latest know-how and achievements of scientists working in the fields of functional materials, nano- and ultrafine-grained materials and coatings produced using various methods; thus rendering it an invaluable guide to the subject.

Description: This timely collection comprises 24 peer-reviewed papers which, between them, present a comprehensive survey of “Smart Textiles”. The papers are grouped into the handy chapters: 1: Adaptive / active textiles; 2: E-textiles; 3: Functionality and applications. This special volume has also been published online in the series, “Advances in Science and Technology” Vol. 60.