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Rheology of Shape-Memory Polymers, Polymer Blends, and Composites

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Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) have attracted considerable attention in recent decades due to the characteristics of switching from permanent shape to temporary shape and vice versa by the application of an external stimulus. The significance and diverse applications of SMPs in the scientific and commercial scope generate researchers to have keen knowledge in the manufacturing of new shape-memory polymers and their blends and composites with improved thermomechanical and other desired properties. This chapter will provide a generalized view on the rheology of SMPs and their blends and composites that would give a holistic picture of this promising area of research.

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    Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa & Suchart Siengchin

  2. Center of Innovation in Design and Engineering for Manufacturing, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, 1518 Pracharaj 1, Wongsawang Road, Bangsue, Bangkok, 10800, Thailand

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Rangappa, S.M., Siengchin, S., Parameswaranpillai, J. (2020). Rheology of Shape-Memory Polymers, Polymer Blends, and Composites. In: Parameswaranpillai, J., Siengchin, S., George, J., Jose, S. (eds) Shape Memory Polymers, Blends and Composites. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 115. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8574-2_4

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