Scientists have developed a revolutionary technique for creating colors that can change on command. These are structural ...

Artificial squid skin, made from electrically activated molecules, may herald a revolution in “smart clothing.” Military camouflage could blend into any number of different environments; a rescue ...

The term “smart material” originated over 30 years ago to refer to any material capable of changing its properties automatically in response to an external stimulus. The stimulus and response may be ...

In a leap forward for materials science, a multi-institutional team of researchers has developed a pioneering method of 3D printing cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs), enabling complex, ...

Dublin, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Smart Materials Driving the Future of the Automotive Industry Technology Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering ...

ADELPHI, Md. -- How is it smart materials are getting smarter? That is what scientists are discovering. Army and Naval scientists have demonstrated a new class of solid-state phase change material for ...

Smart materials are characterized by the capability to change properties in response to environmental changes or external stimuli. They can be tailored to have controlled interactions with biological ...

Understanding smart materials is vital for advancing adaptable technologies, forming the foundation for breakthroughs in robotics, automation, and biomedical devices. This area of study explores the ...

The nineteenth century marked the acceleration and wide adoption of industrial processes. In the twentieth century, technology moved from the laboratory and research institute to the home. We are now ...

Scientists have created a novel thermoresponsive polymer by adding divalent cations to polymers and water solvents. They also succeeded in controlling thermoresponsive properties by changing the type ...