Shape Shifting Metals
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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About this ebook
Shape Shifting Metals explores the exciting world of smart materials that intelligently respond to their environment by altering their shape and properties. These materials, including shape memory alloys (SMAs), piezoelectric materials, and magnetostrictive materials, are revolutionizing industries from aerospace to biomedical engineering. The book highlights the potential to create adaptive systems, such as SMA-based actuators in robotics and piezoelectric sensors in medical devices, improving efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
Did you know that the shape memory effect was first observed in the 1930s, marking the beginning of smart materials science? The book provides a comprehensive understanding of these materials, starting with the fundamental principles of how SMAs, piezoelectrics, and magnetostrictive materials work at the atomic level. It progresses through various applications and emerging trends, such as new alloy compositions and advanced manufacturing techniques.
A unique aspect of the book is its focus on the practical considerations of using these responsive materials, addressing challenges like material selection and design optimization.
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