Smart Materials Flashcards by Luke Webster | Brainscape

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electroluminescent wire

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flexible, glows with AC current

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Polymorph

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prototypes, hand modeling

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smart wire

A

returns to original shape with electrical current

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thermochromatic pigment

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changes colour due to heat

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photochromatic pigment

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changes colour with light intensity

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fluorescent pigment

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abosorbs UV light and re-emmits it to glow

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piezoelectric material

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creates electricity under impact e.g. air bags

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