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What are smart materials known for?
What are smart materials known for?
Which type of material can generate electricity when pressure is applied?
Which type of material can generate electricity when pressure is applied?
What do shape-memory alloys like nitinol do when heated?
What do shape-memory alloys like nitinol do when heated?
In what applications are nanomaterials commonly used?
In what applications are nanomaterials commonly used?
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How are modern textiles like nylon engineered?
How are modern textiles like nylon engineered?
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What do photochromic pigments do when exposed to UV light?
What do photochromic pigments do when exposed to UV light?
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Which type of textiles is specifically designed for protecting crops from the sun and insects in farming?
Which type of textiles is specifically designed for protecting crops from the sun and insects in farming?
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What is a key distinguishing characteristic of smart materials?
What is a key distinguishing characteristic of smart materials?
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Which category of composite materials is reinforced with fibres of glass or carbon for strength?
Which category of composite materials is reinforced with fibres of glass or carbon for strength?
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What is a common practical application of Nitinol, a shape-memory alloy mentioned in the text?
What is a common practical application of Nitinol, a shape-memory alloy mentioned in the text?
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Which type of composites consist of small particles mixed with cement and aggregate?
Which type of composites consist of small particles mixed with cement and aggregate?
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What is a defining characteristic of modern materials mentioned in the text?
What is a defining characteristic of modern materials mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Smart Materials
- Known for responding to changes in their environment
- Can change shape, color, or other properties in response to stimuli
Piezoelectric Materials
- Generate electricity when pressure is applied
- Examples: crystals, ceramics, and biological materials
Shape-Memory Alloys
- Change shape when heated or cooled
- Examples: nitinol, which can remember its original shape
Nanomaterials
- Commonly used in applications such as medicine, energy, and electronics
- Due to their unique properties at the nanoscale
Modern Textiles
- Engineered using synthetic materials like nylon
- Often have unique properties such as water resistance or stretchiness
Photochromic Pigments
- Change color when exposed to UV light
- Used in applications such as sunglasses and windows
Agricultural Textiles
- Specifically designed for protecting crops from the sun and insects in farming
- Examples: shading nets, insect screens
Characteristics of Smart Materials
- Ability to respond to changes in their environment
- Can change shape, color, or other properties in response to stimuli
Composite Materials
- Category: fibre-reinforced composites, reinforced with fibres of glass or carbon for strength
- Examples: glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP), carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)
Nitinol Applications
- Commonly used in medical devices, such as stents and dental implants
- Due to its unique shape-memory properties
Composite Materials
- Category: particle-reinforced composites, consist of small particles mixed with cement and aggregate
- Examples: concrete, fibre-cement composites
Defining Characteristics of Modern Materials
- Ability to respond to changes in their environment
- Unique properties due to their structure or composition
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Discover the world of modern materials, including ceramics, polymers, and metals, as well as smart materials which exhibit physical changes in response to external stimuli. Learn about shape-memory alloys like nickel titanium (nitinol) that showcase examples of smart innovation.
