Design of multi-state and smart-bias components using Shape Memory Alloy and Shape Memory Polymer composites

Recent advances in shape memory epoxy resins and composites

“…Multi-state smart bias systems (such as smart valve) with varying stiffnesses can be obtained by varying the T g of the SMEP between the related T trans values of SMA, i.e., martensitic finish and austenitic finish temperatures [61,62]. It is noteworthy that the stiffness during "switching" changes adversely for SMP and SMA (Figure 27.9).…”

“…"Active" means the adaptability of the material to give an adequate response to varying external stimuli. ( [62], reproduced with permission from Elsevier).…”

Thermal Sensitive Shape Memory Behavior of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Silicon Carbide Whiskers

“…Compared to shape memory alloys and shape memory ceramics, SMPs have been widely researched due to their facile processability, low cost, appreciable shape recovery, and broad range of shape recovery temperatures [9][10][11][12]. Therefore, they are ideal candidates for potential applications in intelligent biomedical materials, heat shrinkable packaging, smart textile, aeronautics, astronautics, sensors and actuators, information carriers, disassembly concepts, and supervision technologies for cooling chains [13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21].…”

Microstructure and Machine Properties of Co37+xNi34-xAl29(x=0,1,2,3) Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys

“…As new kind of intelligent materials, magnetic shape memory alloy, which drive deformation by external magnetic field [1][2][3][4], have attracted a great deal of attention in aerospace, medical, machinery, power and other industrial application due to their numerous advantages, such as large magnetic field induced strain, high frequency and excellent magnetic properties [5][6][7].…”