In recent years, shape memory polymers (SMPs) and self-healing polymers (SHPs) have been research hotspots in the field of smart polymers owing to their unique stimulus response mechanisms. Previous research on SHPs has primarily focused on contact repair. However, in instances where substantial cracks occur during practical use, autonomous closure becomes challenging, impeding effective repair. By integration of the shape memory effect (SME) with SHPs, physical wound closure can be achieved via the SME, facilitating subsequent chemical/physical repair processes and enhancing self-healing effectiveness. This article reviews key findings from previous research on shape memory-assisted self-healing (SMASH) materials and addresses the challenges and opportunities for future investigation.
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Sichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R ChinaSichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R China
Zhang, Chun
Lu, Xili
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Sichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R ChinaSichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R China
Lu, Xili
Wang, Zhanhua
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Sichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R ChinaSichuan Univ, Polymer Res Inst, State Key Lab Polymer Mat Engn, Chengdu 610065, Peoples R China
Wang, Zhanhua
Xia, Hesheng
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