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Self-Healing Materialspaper· Jun 9, 2026

Performance of Autogenous and Autonomous Self-Healing Concrete

This study analyzes autogenous and autonomous self-healing concrete methods, highlighting their effectiveness, costs, and environmental impacts.

Alireza Bahrami, Ramtin Shirkhodaee +1 · MDPI AGUnknown
Mechanical Metamaterialsnews· Jun 8, 2026

Heat breaks the rules at the nanoscale and scientists used it to their advantage

Nanoscale gold metamaterials can boost heat transfer across tiny gaps by up to 4×, enabling more efficient thermal management and precision heat engineering.

· ScienceDaily — MaterialsUnknown
Programmable Materialspaper· Jun 5, 2026

Architecting three-dimensional reconfigurable matter from pop-up kirigami with programmable multistability

This research presents a new platform for creating programmable multistable pop-up kirigami systems that can transform into complex 3D shapes.

Tong Zhou, Chong Huang +5 · American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Concept
Shape-Memory Alloyspaper· Jun 5, 2026

Seismic performance-optimization of hybrid yielding dampers with shape-memory alloy

A new algorithm optimizes the design of hybrid dampers using shape-memory alloys to improve seismic performance in steel structures.

Mahsa Farazmand, Payam Asadi +1 · EmeraldConcept
4D Printingpaper· Jun 1, 2026

Recent progress in 4D printing: materials, methods and applications

This review synthesizes how 4D printing couples additive methods with stimulus-responsive materials—especially shape-memory polymers—to achieve programmed, time-dependent shape and property changes, while noting reliability and scalability

Derek Xin Hee Cheen, Enrico Adriel Soehardjianto +2 · EmeraldLaboratory Research
Shape-Memory Alloyspaper· Jun 1, 2026

Coupled Thermomechanical Modelling of Ni45Ti50Cu5 Shape Memory Alloy Actuators for High-Load Applications

This research presents a thermomechanical model for high-load shape memory alloy actuators, enhancing their precision in industrial applications.

Christoph Peukert, Stefan Heiland +6 · Springer Science and Business Media LLCLaboratory Research
4D Printingpaper· May 31, 2026

Current 3D Printing and Developed 4D Printing Technologies in Dentistry

The record reviews how 4D printing with stimuli-responsive smart materials could enable adaptive, time-evolving dental devices, though translation to routine practice still needs further research.

Emre Aslan, Ayşe Kübra Ekiz +1 · Sinop UniversityConcept
Acoustic Metamaterialspaper· May 31, 2026

Active-Learning-Guided Acoustic Metamaterial Resonators for Low-Frequency Noise Suppression and Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting

Active-learning-guided inverse design enables scalable acoustic metamaterial resonators that suppress low-frequency noise and harvest acoustic energy using integrated piezoelectric stacks.

Syed Muhammad Anas Ibrahim, Jungyul Park · MDPI AGWorking Prototype
Self-Healing Materialspaper· May 31, 2026

Emerging Self-Healing Concrete Systems: Improving the Durability and Damage Resistance of Reinforced Concrete through Self-Healing Systems

Self-healing concrete systems can enhance durability and sustainability in construction by autonomously repairing cracks.

Firda Herlina, Yuli Panca Asmara +4 · Seventh Sense Research Group JournalsLaboratory Research
Smart Textilespaper· May 31, 2026

DEVELOPMENT OF SMART TEXTILE FOR INFANT HEALTH MONITORING BY INTEGRATING IoT AND MACHINE LEARNING

This research presents a smart textile wristband for real-time infant health monitoring using IoT and machine learning.

MOUNIKA C · PSG Institute of Advanced StudiesLaboratory Research
Shape-Memory Polymerspaper· May 25, 2026

In Situ Scanning Electron Microscopy Investigation of Flexural and Interlaminar Failure Mechanisms in Carbon Nanotube‐Reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Composites

In situ SEM shows that CNT-reinforced shape memory polymer composites fail via distinct, architecture-dependent mechanisms, with buckypaper interleaves improving Mode II interlaminar fracture toughness.

Jose Roman, Mohamed H. Hamza +1 · WileyLaboratory Research
Electromagnetic Metamaterialspaper· May 24, 2026

Tailored Multi‐Scale and Flexible Metamaterial for Broadband Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Infrared Stealth

This research presents a flexible metamaterial absorber that achieves radar-IR compatible stealth with enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption.

Jun Li, Jinru Liu +5 · WileyLaboratory Research
Smart Materialspreprint· May 19, 2026

Function, Complexity and Thermodynamics in Adaptive and Intelligent Soft Matter Systems: An Information-Theoretical Framework

An information-channel framework quantifies responsive, adaptive, and intelligent soft matter using three metrics and benchmark planes tied to thermodynamics and noise.

George S. Attard · arXivConcept
Shape-Memory Alloyspreprint· May 17, 2026

Anomalous thermal and elastic properties of an epitaxial NiTi film exhibiting R-phase

Transient grating spectroscopy tracks how an epitaxial NiTi film’s shear moduli and thermal diffusivity change across an austenite–R-phase–martensite cycle, suggesting R-phase-driven thermal switching.

Kristýna Repček, Tomáš Grabec +9 · arXivLaboratory Research
Self-Healing Materialspaper· May 14, 2026

Self-healing 2D material composites for intelligent smart bandages: Multiphysics simulation and AI-enabled wound assessment

A study on self-healing 2D material composite bandages, combining multiphysics simulation with AI-enabled wound assessment.

Gayatri Padole, Pravin B. Pokle · Springer Science and Business Media LLCSimulation
Electromagnetic Metamaterialspaper· May 14, 2026

Multi-Resonant Metamaterial Absorber for Electromagnetic Absorption in S-, C-, X-, and Ku- Bands

This study presents a multi-resonant metamaterial absorber achieving over 97% electromagnetic absorption across several microwave frequency bands.

Iftikhar Ud Din, Daud Khan +2 · MDPI AGWorking Prototype
Smart Textilespaper· May 7, 2026

Design and Application of Children's English Learning Aids Supported by Augmented Reality Technology Based on Smart Textiles

An interactive smart textile vest significantly enhances children's English learning through augmented reality technology.

Fengxia Gao, Feng Liu · idd3Laboratory Research
Programmable Materialspreprint· May 2, 2026

Dimple-Encoded Reprogrammable Origami

This research presents a dimple-encoded origami platform that allows for reprogrammable shape-morphing and adaptive mechanical systems.

Qun Zhang, Weicheng Huang +5 · arXivLaboratory Research