Mechanically triggered adaptive materials

Dong, Y and Huang, P-R and Ghimire, E and Lindberg, CA and Ram, F and Rowan, SJ and Esser-Kahn, A (2024) Mechanically triggered adaptive materials. In: MRS Bulletin, 49 . pp. 1127-1136.

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Abstract

Adaptive materials, characterized by their dynamic response to external stimuli, undergo changes in their physical or chemical properties to suit varying environmental conditions. Mechanical forces, ubiquitous in our surroundings, are widely utilized by living systems to reinforce tissues and bones. This natural process has spurred numerous studies in recent decades. This article first focuses on recent advancements in mechanically triggered adaptive materials, examining the underlying principles, fabrication methods, and potential applications across diverse disciplines. Challenges in the field are identified along with future insight and opportunities, such as leveraging the chemistry toolbox and emerging engineering technologies to develop adaptations with higher order and longer time-scale response. Future adaptive materials are envisioned to possess unique properties and functionalities, enabling applications such as self-repair, biomimetic smart systems, and information storage across diverse scenarios. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.). © The Author(s), under exclusive License to the Materials Research Society 2024.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	MRS Bulletin
Publisher:	Springer Nature
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to the Publishers.
Keywords:	Adaptive; Adaptive materials; Environmental conditions; External stimulus; Liquid-crystals; Living systems; Mechanical force; Natural process; Piezoresponse; Property, Biomimetic materials
Department/Centre:	Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences > Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research
Date Deposited:	26 Nov 2024 08:26
Last Modified:	26 Nov 2024 08:26
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/86840

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