Smart Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of thermochromic pigments :
A
Change colour with changing temperature
Example : mugs that change colour
2
Q
Properties of photochromic pigments :
A
Changes colour with changing light intensity
Example : Toby’s glasses
3
Q
Properties of polymer gels :
A
Absorb/expel water and swell/shrink 1000 times their volume due to changes in pH or temperature
Example : orbees
4
Q
Properties of shape memory alloys :
A
Regain original shape when heated
Example : braces
5
Q
Properties of shape memory polymers :
A
Regain original shape when heated
Example : medical stitches
