Smart Materials Flashcards
1
Q
What is a smart material?
A
A material that changes in response to a change in the surrounding environment
2
Q
Give three examples of smart materials:
A
- Thermoplastic
- Photochromic ink
- Phosphorescent ink
3
Q
What do thermoplastics respond to?
A
Changes in the surrounding temperature
4
Q
Give an example of where thermoplastics would e useful:
A
On cutlery, particularly for children, as it shows when the food is too hot, and thus reduces the risk of injury
5
Q
What does photochromic ink respond to?
A
Exposure to UV light (sunlight)
6
Q
Give an example of a use of photochromic ink:
A
Sunglasses
7
Q
What does phosphorescent ink do?
A
They absorb light and then emit this when it is dark
8
Q
Give an example of a use of phosphorescent ink:
A
Glow in the dark products, such as wrist bands
