Shape-memory surfaces for cell mechanobiology

Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are a new class of smart materials, which have the capability to change from a temporary shape ‘A’ to a memorized permanent shape ‘B’ upon application of an external stimulus. In recent years, SMPs have attracted much attention from basic and fundamental research to indu...

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Main Author: Mitsuhiro Ebara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-02-01
Series:Science and Technology of Advanced Materials
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1468-6996/16/1/014804