Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications

<p>Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) have emerged as adaptable and promising biomaterials in biomedical engineering, enabling innovative solutions for minimally invasive procedures and personalized therapies. This review presents a comprehensive overview of SMPs, focusing on their unique shape memo...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Nusrat Hassan Khan (22963093) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Mohamed Sultan Mohamed Ali (17317003) (author), Mohammed Nazibul Hasan (22963096) (author)
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Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Shape memory polymers
Shape memory effect
Biomaterials
Biocompatibility
Biodegradability
Biomedical devices
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description <p>Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) have emerged as adaptable and promising biomaterials in biomedical engineering, enabling innovative solutions for minimally invasive procedures and personalized therapies. This review presents a comprehensive overview of SMPs, focusing on their unique shape memory effects, tuneable material properties, and emerging biomedical applications. Unlike previous reviews that primarily focused on performance enhancement through conductive fillers or crosslinking strategies, this work highlights both the tailored modification of SMP characteristics and their functional integration within biomedical contexts. Key SMP types, such as poly(lactic acid), polycaprolactone, polyurethane, poly(methyl methacrylate) and bile acid-based polymers are critically evaluated with respect to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and responsiveness to external stimuli. Moreover, biomedical applications such as controlled drug delivery, vascular stenting, dental devices, and tissue engineering are also discussed, with particular attention to recent advances and persisting challenges. Furthermore, the review identifies essential considerations for SMP selection, including mechanical robustness, physiological compatibility, and regulatory requirements. By synthesizing current developments and outlining emerging research directions, this article provides a framework to guide both researchers and clinicians in leveraging the full potential of SMPs for next-generation biomedical devices and therapeutic platforms.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: European Polymer Journal<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114460" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114460</a></p>
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spelling Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applicationsNusrat Hassan Khan (22963093)Mohamed Sultan Mohamed Ali (17317003)Mohammed Nazibul Hasan (22963096)Biomedical and clinical sciencesCardiovascular medicine and haematologyPharmacology and pharmaceutical sciencesEngineeringBiomedical engineeringShape memory polymersShape memory effectBiomaterialsBiocompatibilityBiodegradabilityBiomedical devices<p>Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) have emerged as adaptable and promising biomaterials in biomedical engineering, enabling innovative solutions for minimally invasive procedures and personalized therapies. This review presents a comprehensive overview of SMPs, focusing on their unique shape memory effects, tuneable material properties, and emerging biomedical applications. Unlike previous reviews that primarily focused on performance enhancement through conductive fillers or crosslinking strategies, this work highlights both the tailored modification of SMP characteristics and their functional integration within biomedical contexts. Key SMP types, such as poly(lactic acid), polycaprolactone, polyurethane, poly(methyl methacrylate) and bile acid-based polymers are critically evaluated with respect to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and responsiveness to external stimuli. Moreover, biomedical applications such as controlled drug delivery, vascular stenting, dental devices, and tissue engineering are also discussed, with particular attention to recent advances and persisting challenges. Furthermore, the review identifies essential considerations for SMP selection, including mechanical robustness, physiological compatibility, and regulatory requirements. By synthesizing current developments and outlining emerging research directions, this article provides a framework to guide both researchers and clinicians in leveraging the full potential of SMPs for next-generation biomedical devices and therapeutic platforms.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: European Polymer Journal<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114460" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114460</a></p>2025-12-16T18:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114460https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Shape_memory_polymers_From_materials_to_emerging_biomedical_applications/31017382CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/310173822025-12-16T18:00:00Z
spellingShingle Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications
Nusrat Hassan Khan (22963093)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Shape memory polymers
Shape memory effect
Biomaterials
Biocompatibility
Biodegradability
Biomedical devices
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title Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications
title_full Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications
title_fullStr Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications
title_full_unstemmed Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications
title_short Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications
title_sort Shape memory polymers: From materials to emerging biomedical applications
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Shape memory polymers
Shape memory effect
Biomaterials
Biocompatibility
Biodegradability
Biomedical devices