Modern materials

Question 1

What are modern materials?

Answer 1

Modern materials will continue to evolve as technology advances. They are developed through the invention of new or improved processes, for example as a result of man-made materials or human intervention.

Question 2

Difference between a smart material and modern material

Answer 2

Modern materials are not ‘smart materials’ because they do not react to external change.

Question 3

Examples of smart materials?

Answer 3

graphene, metal foams, titanium, coated metals, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), nanomaterials, teflon, corn starch polymers

Question 4

Kevlar features and uses

Answer 4

Features: Aramid fibres with high cut and heat resistant properties.

Uses: Body armour, cut-proof gloves and aprons, aerospace applications, surfboard components, puncture-resistant bicycle tyres

Question 5

High density modelling foam features and uses