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Abstract
Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are smart materials that can recover their original shapes from temporary ones under external stimuli. In recent years, various types of shape-memory polymer composites (SMPCs) have emerged, which not only expand the functionality of SMPs but also enhance their mechanical properties. It is crucial for SMPs and their composites to talk about the relationship between materials, moulding techniques, and applications. SMPs and their composites can achieve responses under electrical, magnetic, optical, and other stimuli, allowing for selective responses. These materials can be combined with a variety of technologies in diverse forms for wider application in different fields. This paper briefly introduces the SMPs and their shape memory mechanism and discusses SMPCs according to the type of filler. We then describe SMPs and their composites with different driving modes, which can result in varied application scenarios. The use of 4D printing technology, electrospinning technology, and micro/nano-pattern technology in SMPs and their composites, as well as the applications of SMPs and their composites in biomedical, aerospace, electronics, robotics, optics, and other fields have been demonstrated. Thus, SMPs and their composites will continue to play important roles as smart materials.
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Composites Communications (Compos. Commun.) is a peer-reviewed journal publishing short communications and letters on the latest advances in composites science and technology. With a rapid review and publication process, its goal is to disseminate new knowledge promptly within the composites community. The journal welcomes manuscripts presenting creative concepts and new findings in design, state-of-the-art approaches in processing, synthesis, characterization, and mechanics modeling. In addition to traditional fiber-/particulate-reinforced engineering composites, it encourages submissions on composites with exceptional physical, mechanical, and fracture properties, as well as those with unique functions and significant application potential. This includes biomimetic and bio-inspired composites for biomedical applications, functional nano-composites for thermal management and energy applications, and composites designed for extreme service environments.