Abstract:Recent progress in shape memory polymer composite ( SMPC) in China and abroad has been re鄄
viewed. The emphases are put on thermo鄄active SMPC ( TSMPC) and electro鄄active SMPC ( ESMPC). Two鄄way
shape memory composites have arisen in TSMPC. In the aspect of application, SMPC has been known to be used for
self鄄repairing of composites structure. Research trends in China and abroad have been summarized. Bottleneck prob鄄
lems in application have been pointed out. Meanwhile, suggestions for future development have been given.