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Jul 2026
Poly(ϵ-caprolactone)-based shape memory polymers for biomedical applications: fundamentals, recent advances, and future perspectives
This review presents a comprehensive overview of the physical principles governing shape-memory behavior in PCL systems, emphasizing structure–property relationships that control switching temperature, recovery stress, and long-term stability.
Mahdeen Ahmed Sheikh, Sweta Acharya, Adarsh Sharma et al.
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