@misc{behl_shape_memory_2007, author={Behl, M.,Lendlein, A.}, title={Shape Memory Polymers}, year={2007}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/S1369-7021(07)70047-0}, abstract = {Shape-memory polymers are an emerging class of active polymers that have dual-shape capability. They can change their shape in a predefined way from shape A to shape B when exposed to an appropriate stimulus. While shape B is given by the initial processing step, shape A is determined by applying a process called programming. We review fundamental aspects of the molecular design of suitable polymer,architectures, tailored programming and recovery processes, and the,quantification of the shape-memory effect. Shape-memory research,was initially founded on the thermally induced dual-shape effect. This concept has been extended to other stimuli by either indirect thermal actuation or direct actuation by addressing stimuli-sensitive groups,on the molecular level. Finally, polymers are introduced that can,be multifunctional. Besides their dual-shape capability, these active materials are biofunctional or biodegradable. Potential applications for such materials as active medical devices are highlighted.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/S1369-7021(07)70047-0} (DOI). Behl, M.; Lendlein, A.: Shape Memory Polymers. Materials Today. 2007. vol. 10, no. 4, 20-28. DOI: 10.1016/S1369-7021(07)70047-0}}