Smart Materials

Materials designed to change properties in response to changes in their environment adopting various predetermined shapes and/or functionalities.

Also Known As:

Material, Actuating; Material, Adaptive; Material, Intelligent; Material, Sensing; Material, Shape Memory; Material, Shape-Memory; Material, Smart; Memory Material, Shape; Memory Polymer, Shape; Polymer, Shape Memory; Polymer, Shape-Memory; Actuating Material; Actuating Materials; Adaptive Material; Adaptive Materials; Intelligent Material; Intelligent Materials; Sensing Material; Sensing Materials; Shape Memory Material; Shape Memory Materials; Shape Memory Polymer; Shape Memory Polymers; Shape-Memory Material; Shape-Memory Materials; Shape-Memory Polymer; Shape-Memory Polymers; Smart Material

Networked: 132 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 13 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Maitland, Duncan J: 20 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
2.	Wilson, Thomas S: 7 articles (12/2014 - 01/2002)
3.	Clubb, Fred J: 6 articles (11/2020 - 04/2012)
4.	Hartman, Jonathan: 6 articles (01/2020 - 05/2007)
5.	Miller, Matthew W: 6 articles (11/2017 - 04/2012)
6.	Nash, Landon D: 5 articles (10/2020 - 10/2016)
7.	Lee, Chung-Hao: 4 articles (06/2022 - 12/2018)
8.	Liu, Yingtao: 4 articles (06/2022 - 12/2018)
9.	Jessen, Staci L: 4 articles (11/2020 - 10/2016)
10.	Ortega, Jason M: 4 articles (01/2020 - 05/2007)

Related Diseases

1.	Aneurysm (Aneurysms) 05/01/2012 - "The experimental, simulation, and analytical results suggest that shape memory polymer foams have potential of being a safe treatment for intracranial saccular aneurysms. " 10/01/2016 - "Shape memory polymer foams have been previously investigated for their safety and efficacy in treating a porcine aneurysm model. " 01/01/2020 - "Recent studies utilizing shape memory polymer foams to coat embolizing coils have shown potential benefits over current aneurysm treatments. " 01/01/2020 - "Computational study of clot formation in aneurysms treated with shape memory polymer foam." 01/01/2023 - "We investigated the feasibility of aneurysm sac embolization using a novel self-expanding porous shape memory polymer (SMP) device during endovascular aortic abdominal or thoracic aneurysm repair (EVAR). "
2.	Intracranial Aneurysm (Cerebral Aneurysm) 08/01/2023 - "Shape memory polymer coils were safe and effective in treating intracranial aneurysms over 12 months in this first study in human subjects." 08/01/2023 - "A novel self-expanding shape memory polymer coil for intracranial aneurysm embolization: 1 year follow-up in Chile." 10/01/2020 - "The interpretation of these measurements as well as a discussion of the potential usage of candidate SMP compositions for medical devices can be found in the companion article by Kunkel et al. (2018) [1], "Synthesis and characterization of bio-compatible shape memory polymers with potential applications to endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms."" 04/05/2019 - "This paper presents a biocompatible and highly porous shape memory polymer (SMP) material with potential applications in the development of novel endovascular devices for treating complex intracranial aneurysms. " 12/01/2018 - "Synthesis and characterization of bio-compatible shape memory polymers with potential applications to endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms."
3.	Hemorrhage 01/01/2021 - "The models were used to characterize the effects of shape memory polymer foam hemostat geometry on wall pressures, application/removal times, hemorrhage (fluid loss), and fluid absorption in comparison with clinical controls. " 01/01/2021 - "Shape memory polymer foam hemostats are a promising option for future hemorrhage control in battlefield wounds. " 01/01/2022 - "Hemostatic shape memory polymer foams with improved survival in a lethal traumatic hemorrhage model." 01/01/2017 - "In this study, we sought to improve on current devices used for hemorrhage control by combining the large volume-filling capabilities and rapid clotting of shape memory polymer (SMP) foams with the swelling capacity of hydrogels. "
4.	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 02/01/2018 - "Improved understanding of the coupling between an adaptive material and its environment aids the development of materials that integrate closed loop autonomous sensing, actuation, and locomotion." 06/25/2020 - "In this study, we design and fabricate intracortical MEAs from a shape memory polymer (SMP) substrate that remains stiff at room temperature but softens to 20 MPa after implantation, therefore allowing the device to be implanted without aids. " 01/25/2021 - "It acts as mechanical support for the sensing material, hosts the heating element and, also, aids the sensing material in signal transduction. "
5.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 09/28/2022 - "Taken together, this study provides a feasible and smart material system for killing oral squamous cancer cells together with the recovery of oral epithelium." 11/22/2023 - "It was demonstrated by in vitro and in vivo experiments that the PCMS@PAC/α-CD Gel was highly cytotoxic to cancer cells and could effectively inhibit tumor growth, indicating the potential for applications in the fields of biomedicine and smart materials." 10/26/2023 - "The combination of previously unreported exotic sensing materials and digital sensor design represents an approach to unlocking the ultra-sensitive detection of cancer cell types and provides a promising avenue for early cancer diagnosis, staging and monitoring." 01/18/2023 - "Current needs for increased drug delivery carrier efficacy and specificity in cancer necessitate the adoption of intelligent materials that respond to environmental stimuli. " 12/28/2022 - "Although incredible progress in the field of Janus particles over the last three decades has delivered many promising smart-material prototypes, from cancer-targeting drug delivery vehicles to self-motile nanobots, their real-world applications have been somewhat tempered by concerns over scalability and sustainability. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Hemostatics (Antihemorrhagics)
2.	Hydrogels
3.	Polyurethanes (Polyurethane)
4.	Oxygen (Dioxygen)
5.	Solvents
6.	Latex
7.	Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol)
8.	Acetone
9.	Polymers
10.	Metals

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Therapeutics
2.	Lasers (Laser)
3.	Catheters
4.	Artificial Skin
5.	Stents