The science of smart materials

• Autores: Richard Boohan
• Localización: School Science Review, ISSN 0036-6811, Vol. 92, Nº. 340, 2011 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Small-scale science), págs. 77-92
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Over the last few decades, smart materials have become increasingly important in the design of products. Essentially, a smart material is one that has been designed to respond to a stimulus, such as a change in temperature or magnetic field, in a particular and useful way. This article looks at a range of smart materials that are relatively affordable and available to schools, giving examples of applications and explanations of the underlying science.