The science of smart materials
Issue 340 | Page 77 | Published Mar 2011
Description
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.
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