Shape Memory Polymers and Textiles (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) - Hardcover

Jack Hu

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845690478 ISBN 13: 9781845690472

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Shape memory polymers are a huge innovation which could transform the future of the textile and garment industry. Imagine never having to iron again as the polymers on or in your clothes remember their original shape, creases disappear and clothes return to their original sleek state after heat treatment like washing or treating with steam. As well as being developed into shape memory fabrics for clothing, medical and other applications, tailor-made shape memory polymers can be used for fibre production and textile finishing. This important book reviews the structure, synthesis and preparation of shape memory polymers, methods for analysing and modelling shape memory properties, and applications for particular fibres such as shape memory polyurethane (SMPU).

Key Features: reviews the structure, synthesis and preparation of shape memory polymers; assesses methods for analysing and modelling shape memory properties; an authoritative overview of particular fibres such as shape memory polyurethane (SMPU).

Contents: Preparation of shape memory polymers; Characterization technique for shape memory polymer; Structure and properties of shape memory polyurethane ionomer; Water vapor permeability of shape memory polyurethane; Characterization of shape memory properties in polymers; Structure modeling of shape memory polymers; Environmental sensitive polymer gel and its application in textiles field; Evaluation of shape memory fabrics; Shape memory textiles.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Jinlian Hu teaches at the prestigious Institute of Textiles and Clothing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A Fellow of the Textile Institute, Professor Hu has an international reputation for her work in the areas of smart textiles, clothing and other materials.

From the Back Cover

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are smart materials that, as a result of an external stimulus such as temperature, can change from a temporary deformed shape back to an original shape. SMPs are finding an increasing use in such areas as clothing where they respond dynamically to changes in heat and moisture levels, ensuring greater comfort for the wearer. Shape memory polymers and textiles provides an authoritative and comprehensive review of these important new materials and their applications.

After an introductory chapter on the concept and definition of shape memory materials, the book reviews methods for synthesising, characterising and modelling SMPs. It goes on to consider the properties of particular materials such as shape memory polyurethane and environmentally-sensitive polymer gels. The book concludes by assessing potential applications such as wrinkle-free fabrics and smart fabrics providing improved protection and comfort for the wearer.

Shape memory polymers and textiles is a valuable guide to R&D staff in such areas as textile apparel in developing a new generation of smart textiles and other products.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845690478
• ISBN 13: 9781845690472
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360