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Shape Memory Materials from Epoxy Matrix Composites

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Recent advances in shape memory materials from epoxy matrix composites are discussed. Shape memory polymers and their composites (SMPs and SMPCs) belong to a new class of smart materials which can have interesting applications as expandable/deployable structures and light actuators. In particular, SMPCs have typical properties of composites and in addition shape memory properties. SMP matrices or the integration of parts made of SMPs can give such functionality to the composite materials and structures. In the case of integration, SMPC laminate or sandwich can be manufactured. The laminate can be obtained by adding a shape memory layer of powder between the two composite skins, the composite sandwich by applying flexible composite skins over a shape memory foam core. As shape memory materials, SMPCs can react to specific external stimulus changing their configuration and then remember the original shape. Considering the low weight, the shape reconfiguration, and recovery force, the SMPCs are expected to have great potential applications in many engineering fields. This chapter highlights some recent progress in manufacturing, characterization, and future possible applications.

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Acknowledgements

Authors are grateful to Dr. Antonio Accettura for the help in the development of SMPC structures for aerospace and to Mr Gennaro De Vita and Mr Gianni Palomba for their technical support.

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  1. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133, Rome, Italy

    Loredana Santo & Fabrizio Quadrini

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  1. Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

    Deepalekshmi Ponnamma

  2. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

    Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni

  3. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

    John-John Cabibihan

  4. Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

    Mariam Al-Ali Al-Maadeed

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Santo, L., Quadrini, F. (2017). Shape Memory Materials from Epoxy Matrix Composites. In: Ponnamma, D., Sadasivuni, K., Cabibihan, JJ., Al-Maadeed, MA. (eds) Smart Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50424-7_11

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