Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are a class of smart materials that can "remember" a specific shape or configuration and return to that shape upon exposure to certain stimuli, such as temperature, light, or moisture. These materials can be programmed to hold a temporary shape and then revert to their original shape when the stimulus is removed or changed. ### Key Features: 1. **Shape Memory Effect**: SMPs can be deformed under certain conditions (e.g.
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