The Hon g Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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10.7502/j.issn.1674-3962.2015.03.02
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Shape memory polymer has been a new bio-medical smart material. The performances of shape memory polymer can be tailored to meet the multi-requirements of biomedical area. Base on different applications, shape memory polymer can display a deployable property, shape fix and recovery property and controllable shape recovery velocity and shape recovery force. Many triggers can be used by direct or remote way to active the shape memory properties such as heat, light, electronic, magnetic to achieve the biomedical functions. The shape memory polymers also can be designed to get the biodegradability and biocompatibility. This paper will review the structure， properties, classification of shape memory polymers and summary the biomedical applications based on different medical field and shape memory performances.