Advances in Shape Memory Polymers, Textiles and Fabrics
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 2368
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are a type of smart material that can “remember” their original shape and return to it after being deformed. SMPs have a wide range of applications, including as biomedical devices, aerospace structures and consumer products. Recent advances in SMPs include improved mechanical properties and 3D printing capabilities.
In textiles and fabrics, SMPs can be used to create smart clothing and wearable devices that change shape, colour, or texture in response to environmental stimuli. Other smart textiles incorporate electronic components or nanomaterials for sensing, communication and energy-harvesting capabilities. Shape memory polymers in textiles have broader scope, with potential applications in various industries including healthcare, apparel and fashion. Self-healing fabrics and structures, shape changing materials and customized shapes are just some of the possibilities offered by these materials. The field of shape memory polymers, textiles and fabrics is rapidly expanding, with new advances and applications being explored. These materials have the potential to revolutionize many industries and create new opportunities for innovation and growth.
The scope of this Special Issue, “Advances in Shape Memory Polymers, Textiles and Fabrics”, will highlight achievements and advancements in the field of SMPs, textiles and fabrics, and their potential applications in smart textiles, healthcare, fashion and high-tech industries. Scientific research papers, reviews and short communications are welcome for publication.
Dr. Tariq Bashir
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- shape memory polymers
- shape changing materials
- smart textiles
- functional textiles
- self-healing fabrics
- SMPs in healthcare
- SMPs and fashion
- SMPs for structural applications
