Smart materials are characterized by the capability to change properties in response to environmental changes or external stimuli. They can be tailored to have controlled interactions with biological ...

The Nanotechnology Revolution in Advanced Materials It’s pretty wild to think about how much materials science has ...

A lot of it comes down to special materials called piezoelectrics. Now, imagine being able to 3D print these materials into ...

Smart materials are revolutionizing water purification with adaptive membranes and nanostructures, enhancing efficiency and ...

The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

Smart or intelligent materials possess unique capabilities, such as self-adaptability, memory, self-sensing, and multi-functionality, making them attractive across many industries, including aerospace ...

Purdue University civil engineering researchers have developed patent-pending intelligent architected materials that can dissipate energy caused by bending, compression, torque and tensile stresses, ...

Key opportunities in the smart materials market include growth in shape memory materials, actuators, motors, and defense and ...

University of Sheffield researchers 3D print magnetic materials - namely stainless steel 17/4 ph - for sensors/actuator applications.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Scientists have struggled to create synthetic materials that can sense and respond to their environment with the precision needed for advanced robotics and smart devices. A key ...

Responsive polymers and smart materials adapt to stimuli, providing solutions to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and even ...