Журнал материаловедения и инженерии

Smart Materials: From Design Principles to Functional Applications

Abstract

Terence Brieno

In the realm of materials science, the evolution towards smarter, more adaptive materials has revolutionized various industries, ranging from aerospace and healthcare to consumer electronics. These materials, aptly termed "smart materials," possess properties that can dynamically respond to changes in their environment, often exhibiting behaviors such as shape-changing, self-healing, or sensing. Understanding their design principles and exploring their wide-ranging applications illuminates the transformative potential of smart materials in modern technology. The design principles of smart materials emphasize their ability to dynamically respond to stimuli, enabled through careful material selection, integration of sensors and actuators and robust control mechanisms. As advancements in material science and engineering continue, smart materials hold promise for creating innovative solutions across diverse applications, driving progress towards more adaptive, efficient and sustainable technologies.