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Variational Thermomechanically Coupled Shape Memory Alloy Material Model and Optimization of Shape Memory Alloy Based Out‐of‐Plane Bistable Microactuator
This research presents a thermomechanically coupled model for shape memory alloys, enhancing the design of bistable microactuators.
Transformation front kinetics in deformable ferromagnets
A continuum magneto-mechanical framework is developed to derive thermodynamic driving forces and efficiently model transformation-front kinetics in deformable ferromagnets and magnetic shape-memory alloys.
A topology-optimized ultrastiff mechanical metamaterial exhibiting stiffness beyond Hashin-Shtrikman upper bound
A topology-optimized mechanical metamaterial is reported to achieve ultrahigh stiffness beyond the Hashin–Shtrikman upper bound.
Photothermal driven shape memory polymer based on MXene-grafted-polycaprolactone with fast response and easy recyclability
A photothermal-driven shape-memory polymer based on MXene-grafted polycaprolactone is presented as having fast response and easy recyclability.
Functionalized Polyolefin With Photoresponsive Surface
This research introduces a photoresponsive strategy for modifying polyolefins, enhancing their surface properties without altering bulk characteristics.
Development and characterization of magnetite reinforced nanocomposites for electromagnetic responsiveness and smart material applications
This study explores magnetite reinforced nanocomposites for enhanced electromagnetic responsiveness in smart material applications.
Enhancing Shape Recovery and Mechanical Properties of Bisphenol-A-Epoxy-Based Shape Memory Polymer Composites (SMPCs) Using Amine Curing Agent Blends
Blending Bisphenol-A epoxy SMP with amine curing agents and adding carbon fillers improves curing/mechanics and yields faster, stronger shape recovery, with best results at 3 wt% filler.
Reinforcing Shape Memory Polymers With Reclaimed Carbon Fibers: Toward Sustainable and Functional Smart Composites
Reclaimed carbon fibers can be upcycled into shape-memory polymer composites that improve strength and enable faster thermal, hot-water, and electro-activated recovery, especially with longer fibers.
Transmission loss of a labyrinthine acoustic metamaterial augmented with multichannel feedforward active noise control
A labyrinthine acoustic metamaterial is augmented with multichannel feedforward active noise control to improve transmission loss.
Controlled drug delivery from chitosan-coated heparin-loaded nanopores anodically grown on nitinol shape-memory alloy
A two-stage anodized nitinol surface coated with chitosan forms a hydrophilic, nanoporous platform that controls heparin release via diffusion and shows non-cytotoxicity in vitro.
Enabling Rapid Filler‐Free Magnetic Actuation of Shape Memory Polymer Composites Using Woven Carbon Fabrics as Eddy Current Susceptor
A filler-free magnetic induction heating strategy uses conductive woven carbon fabrics in shape memory polymer composites, with laminate lay-up tuned to achieve full shape recovery in 30 s.
Emotional Response Mechanism of Smart Textiles Integrated with Transformer Model in Garden Interactive Art Installation
This research proposes a mechanism for smart textiles to recognize emotions and provide artistic feedback in interactive garden installations.
Integrated Electromagnetic Wave Absorption‐Transmission via 3D‐Printed Bilayered Metamaterial
A bilayered 3D-printed metamaterial achieves integrated electromagnetic wave absorption and transmission, enhancing performance for communication systems.
Inverse design of acoustic metamaterial sound barriers for road traffic noise control
An inverse-design framework links measured road-noise spectra to optimized nested-Helmholtz acoustic metamaterial unit cells, yielding broader bandgap attenuation confirmed by impedance-tube tests and field trials.
Fundamentals and Uses of 4D Printing on Textiles
This review summarizes how 4D printing of smart, stimuli-responsive polymers on textiles can enable fabrics that change shape or properties for intelligent adaptive textile systems.
DLP 4D Printing of Programmable Molecularly‐Engineered Liquid Crystal Elastomer Actuators
This research presents a new method for 4D printing of liquid crystal elastomers, enabling programmable actuation with complex geometries.
Bio-Inspired Multifunctional Smart Textile Surfaces for Continuous Chronic Wound Monitoring
This research presents a novel smart textile that enhances chronic wound care through biomimetic design and real-time monitoring capabilities.
Design and development of one-dimensional acoustic bundle ventilated metamaterial
A one-dimensional kink-fiber acoustic meta-structured blanket is proposed and validated to enable broadband sound absorption while permitting airflow through the structure.